World & Nation

Colombian soldiers fought guerrillas. Now they're fighting for Mexican cartels
Colombian mercenaries are being lured to Mexico to fight for powerful drug trafficking groups such as the Jalisco New Generation cartel. — Jun 9
From fatwas to 'Fortnite': Saudi Arabia's $38-billion play to rule esports
With the Esports World Cup quickly approaching, the office of the foundation organizing the tournament was buzzing with employees running qualifying matches and finalizing the opening ceremony of the competition with a $70-million prize pool. — Jun 9
Paramount, a proud Latino suburb, thrust into center of Trump crackdown
The small city of 54,000 in Los Angeles County is known for how its residents and officials worked in the 1980s to transform their hometown from a blighted community to one that gained national awards. — Jun 8
Chabria: The insurrection that wasn't, and other Trump fantasies
President Trump has sent the National Guard into Los Angeles, claiming the city is in chaos and rioters have taken over. Meanwhile, Angelenos continue to brunch. — Jun 8
News Analysis: A political lesson for L.A. from an unrestrained president
A series of isolated, heated clashes in Los Angeles prompted a historic response from the Trump administration that risks broadening anti-ICE protests into a wider law enforcement challenge. — Jun 8

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