December 9, 2023 (Saturday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Mexican drug war
- Eleven members of La Familia Michoacana and three civilians are killed and seven injured during a shootout between criminals and civilian farmers from Texcapilla, municipality of Texcaltitlán, Mexico. The attack took place in a soccer camp while the criminals threatened civilians if they didn't pay tribute.(AP)(Política Expansión)
Disasters and accidents
- 2023 Sri Lankan blackouts
- A nationwide power outage occurs in Sri Lanka due to a system failure. (Reuters)
- A series of tornadoes hits Tennessee, United States, killing six people. (Reuters)
International relations
- 2023 Guayana Esequiba crisis
- The United Nations Security Council holds a closed-door meeting on the ongoing crisis between Venezuela and Guyana over the Guayana Esequiba region, but takes no immediate action. (AP)
Sports
- 2023–24 NBA season
- 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament
- In basketball, the Los Angeles Lakers win the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament after defeating the Indiana Pacers 123–109 in the championship game. LeBron James is named the tournament's most valuable player. (AFP via ABS-CBN News)
- 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament
- 2023 Major League Soccer season
- MLS Cup 2023
- In association football, the Columbus Crew win their third MLS Cup in franchise history, defeating the defending champions Los Angeles FC 2–1. (Columbus Dispatch)
- MLS Cup 2023