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Haitian authorities investigate murder of police and military officer

Published on: September 6, 2024
11:31

Port-au-Prince, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) Armed bandits in Haiti are shooting police and military officers after working hours in response to the offensive that agents are waging against gangs.

Haiti: Journalists linked to gangs

Published on: August 27, 2024
09:25

Port-au-Prince, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian Journalist's Association (AJH, in French) sent a letter to Pierre Rene François, Central Director of the Judicial Police (DCPJ), to request information regarding the cases of journalists accused of having links with criminal groups, which is another scandal in this nation.

Homicide rate in El Salvador is lower than a year ago

Published on: August 27, 2024
00:15

San Salvador, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador reported a homicide rate between 2 and 2.1 per 100,000 inhabitants, a reduction compared to 2023, Justice and Security Minister Gustavo Villatoro said.

Week begins in Haiti with unfulfilled promise by Kenya

Published on: August 26, 2024
09:57

Port-au-Prince, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) The Kenyan officer, Godfrey Otunge assured, 14 days ago, that it would be impossible for the leaders of the gangs that reign in the Caribbean country to find a place to hide, but today the criminals are still at large.

Tension in Haitian capital after protests against violence

Published on: August 20, 2024
11:50

Port-au-Prince, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian capital lives today moments of tension after the protests against the violence of the gangs, which keep terrorized a population lacking police protection.

Haitian gangs maintain their reign

Published on: August 12, 2024
12:01

Port-au-Prince, Aug 12 (Prensa Latina) The gangs in Haiti begin another week with their reign intact, and the police together with the Kenyan troops continue today without being able to exterminate them from their fiefdoms in Carrefour, Gressier, Ganthier and 80 percent of this capital.

India sends humanitarian aid to Haiti

Published on: July 30, 2024
12:56

New Delhi, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) The Indian Government has sent Haiti humanitarian aid consisting of nine tons of medical supplies, Foreign Ministry Official Spokesman Randhir Jaiswal informed on social media on Tuesday.

Haitian prime minister declares state of emergency

Published on: July 18, 2024
12:31

Port-au-Prince, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) The transitional Prime Minister of Haiti, Garry Conille, decreed a State of Security Emergency in 14 gang-controlled municipalities on Thursday.

Honduran foreign minister refutes statements by US ambassador

Published on: July 11, 2024
10:43

Tegucigalpa, Jul 11 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Enrique Reina refuted statements made United States Ambassador Laura Dogu, who spoke about the maximum security prison that the Government of Honduras will build on the Swan Islands.

El Salvador consolidates security to face economic challenge

Published on: July 2, 2024
09:05

San Salvador, Jul 2 (Prensa Latina) El Salvador is consolidating security in the fight against gangs and drug trafficking while preparing the tools to face economic challenges.

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