Business and economy

The European Union and Mercosur formally sign the free trade agreement between the two blocs after 25 years of negotiations. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/eu-mercosur-sign-trade-deal-after-25-years-negotiations-2026-01-17/

Law and crime

American fugitive Alejandro Castillo is arrested in Pachuca, Hidalgo, Mexico. (WCNC)

• https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/alejandro-rosales-castillo-captured-fbi-top-ten-most-wanted-fugitive-cmpd/275-4063bc27-30b3-457a-ae2c-cec0887c9534

Law and crime

Coordinated riots erupt in three prisons in Guatemala, where inmates hold at least 46 officers and staff hostage as security forces secure the perimeters and the interior minister refuses to negotiate. (Reuters)

• https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/guatemalan-inmates-riot-three-prisons-taking-46-people-hostage-2026-01-17/