“El Chapo” Extradited to the U.S. (January 19, 2017)
Author:
Eric A. Heath
On January 19, 2017, Mexico agreed to extradite Joaquin Guzman Loera, known as “El Chapo,” to the United States to face prosecution for charges related to his leadership Sinaloa Cartel. According
Egyptian Court Halts Transfer of Red Sea Islands to Saudi Arabia (January 16, 2016)
Author:
Eric A. Heath
On January 16, 2017, the High Administrative Court of Egypt blocked the transfer of two uninhabited Egyptian islands in the Red Sea, Tiran and Sanafir, to Saudi Arabia.