Chile prison intelligence reforms; US-Mexico FBI in Zambada capture

Chile's prison system faces a surge in organized‑crime activity, with official Gendarmería data showing 491 inmate homicides and dramatic increases in drug seizures (up 765%), assaults (55%), threats (784%) and extortions (100%) between 2014 and 2025. Analysts argue that the new Intelligence Law limits the Gendarmería's role, calling for stronger prison intelligence and counter‑intelligence capabilities to detect criminal networks and prevent corruption inside penitentiaries.

In the United States and Mexico, the FBI has publicly acknowledged that American agents participated in the operation that captured and transferred Sinaloa Cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada to U.S. custody. Mexican officials have demanded explanations, citing concerns over sovereignty and the legality of foreign agents conducting operations on Mexican soil without explicit authorization. The admission has intensified debate over bilateral security cooperation and the broader implications for U.S.–Mexico relations.