Caribbean

Gangs continue securing more neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince as government forces fail to counter them

Haitians are warning that the country's capital, Port-au-Prince, is about to fall completely as as armed gangs continue making advancements

Recent weapons seizures in the Dominican Republic have exposed new, sophisticated smuggling routes supplying weapons to Haitian gangs

A new wave of attacks carried out by Viv Ansamn, the largest gang, killed at least 15 people

Garry Jean Baptiste, a leader of one of Haiti's main police unions, urged the government to provide more equipment and support

A report from the International Crisis Group claims such a scenario could further embolden gangs controlling most of the capital

Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave the green light to $40.7 million in assistance to the Haitian National Police and the Multinational Security Support Mission. Other funds are seemingly frozen

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has warned that Port-au-Prince could fall without more support

Kenscoff has been under attack for over a week now. The mayor said the area is surrounded and called for reinforcements

The country is facing economic collapse, mass emigration, and deteriorating living conditions

At least two members of the press died as a result of the shooting. Several others were injured

The Dominican Republic is conducting mass deportations of Haitians as the neighboring country continues to go through a spiraling crisis

Over 5,000 deaths have been recorded this year as violence spirals in the Caribbean country

We won't rest until power is back" said President Miguel Díaz-Canel

The owner of a private island in the Caribbean is searching for the right couple to hang out full-time at the newly purchased tropical paradise.

The accusations stem from claims that the officials solicited over $750,000 from the former director the state-owned National Bank of Credit

The Díaz-Canel government slashed portions by a quarter. Rations will be now 60 grams

The flight took place a day after Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the country to meet with top officials

Godfrey Otunge said that once additional personnel from other countries arrive in Haiti the mission will be better positioned to achieve its goals

The armed gangs they are tasked with fighting against seem undeterred by their presence

5% of the country's population has had to leave their home since 2021, according to the UN

The program was halted weeks ago after authorities found over 100,000 applications were filed by a few thousand "serial sponsors"

Children as young as 13 have been taken by security forces as Nicolás Maduro tightens his grip on power

The issue has been going on for two months. It further illustrates how the international mission aimed at supporting the beleaguered country is faltering

Millions of residents had to endure scorching summer temperatures and humidity

The arrival of hundreds of Kenyan police officers has done little to counter the criminal organization's control of large swaths of the country

It is the third major incident in five months. It's still unclear how many prisoners escaped

The decision was made after allegations from French authorities

Three of its members are accused of demanding over $750,000 from the director of a state-owned bank to let him keep his job

Garry Conille said the country urgently needs more international support to move toward stability