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Haitian government condemns burning of hospital by gang members

Published on: December 19, 2024
10:29

Port-au-Prince, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian government described as barbaric the partial burning of a reference hospital in the capital, where an offensive against gang members continues.

Haitian police chief gives firm instructions to fight gangs

Published on: December 13, 2024
14:27

Port-au-Prince, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Haitian National Police (PNH) Director General Rameau Normil instructed officers on Friday to apply iron fist against the Gran Grif gang, operating in Petite-Rivere, in the Artibonite department.

Gangs kill 12 in Haiti

Published on: December 11, 2024
16:00

Port-au-Prince, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) Gangs in Haiti remain reckless on Wednesday, when the murdered 12 people, including two children in Petite-Rivière-de-l'Artibonite, 118 kilometers from the capital.

Haiti Police protect future officers from gang violence

Published on: November 25, 2024
10:49

Port-au-Prince, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) Law enforcement authorities in Haiti have added to the list of security measures the protection of the National Police Academy, in the face of the attacks that are now being carried out by gangs in this capital.

US ratifies level four alert for Haiti

Published on: November 23, 2024
10:27

Port-au-Prince, 23 November (Prensa Latina) The US State Department has ratified a level four warning for Haiti, where gangs are today keeping the national police, armed forces and foreign troops in check.

Haiti’s National Police Academy comes under gang fire

Published on: November 20, 2024
19:32

Port-au-Prince, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) A gang called Kraze Barye attacked the National Police Academy today, in another violent action that demonstrates how criminal groups have taken control of this capital, where the exert the upper hand.

Weapons from the U.S. are driving crime in the Caribbean

Published on: November 20, 2024
10:09

Port-au-Prince, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) The complaints of the political leaders of the Caribbean states are confirmed today by a report that points out the United States as the main emitter of arms to this zone, contributing to increased levels of criminality.

UN calls for safe access in Haiti to deliver humanitarian aid

Published on: November 20, 2024
10:05

Port-au-Prince, Nov 20 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Organization (UN) called for the guarantee of safe and permanent access for the delivery of humanitarian aid in Haiti, a Caribbean nation today plunged into chaos due to gang violence.

Haitian gangs fail to take over Pétion Ville

Published on: November 19, 2024
16:17

Port-au-Prince, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) Haitian gangs lost almost thirty men today, in their attempt to seize Pétion Ville, one of the few places that has managed to escape their control in this capital.

UN chief is concerned about escalation of violence in Haiti

Published on: November 19, 2024
15:31

United Nations, Nov 19 (Prensa Latina) United Nations Secretary General António Guterres on Tuesday described the escalation of violence in Haiti as alarming, amid the expansion of armed gangs' reach, especially in the capital.

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