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Kenyan president pledges not to fail Haiti

Published on: October 3, 2023
12:39

Nairobi, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) Kenyan President William Ruto welcomed the United Nations Security Council's authorization to send a multinational armed contingent to Haiti to fight criminal gangs' violence.

Three killed in Sweden due to escalation of violence

Published on: September 28, 2023
14:05

Stockholm, Sep 28 (Prensa Latina) Three people were killed in separate incidents near this capital, amid an escalation of violence related to disputes among criminal gangs, local media reported on Thursday.

More than 100 people killed due to violence in Haiti

Published on: September 20, 2023
12:45

Port-au-Prince, Sep 20 (Prensa Latina) At least 104 people were killed and two were victims of gang rapes during incursions in Carrefour Feuilles, on the suburbs of the Haitian capital, a human rights organization denounced on Wednesday.

Haitian police grateful for supply of equipment

Published on: September 5, 2023
08:35

Port-au-Prince, Sep 5 (Prensa Latina) The National Union of Haitian Police Officers expressed gratitude for the supply of equipment, and stated that it will be very helpful in the fight against armed groups.

Haitian Government’s passivity denounced in the face of violence

Published on: September 4, 2023
13:45

Port-au-Prince, Sep 4 (Prensa Latina) The National Union of Haitian Police Officers on Monday denounced authorities' passivity in the face of the violent escalation of the Grand Ravine gang in Carrefour Feuilles, which has displaced thousands of people.

El Salvador authorities thwart attempts to reorganize gangs

Published on: September 1, 2023
07:37

San Salvador, Sep 1 (Prensa Latina) The authorities of El Salvador intensified actions in recent days to prevent a reorganization of the gangs, official sources reported.

Haitian police neutralize a dozen alleged gang members

Published on: August 28, 2023
12:01

Port-au-Prince, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Haitian Police neutralized a dozen alleged gang members on Monday, during an operation in Carrefour Feuilles, an area south of this capital that has been besieged for weeks by armed groups.

Gang attack in Haiti leaves at least seven dead

Published on: August 27, 2023
08:13

Port-au-Prince, Aug 27 (Prensa Latina) At least seven people were killed in Haiti and others were wounded when gang members opened fire on a religious demonstration that criticized insecurity and violence.

More days without homicides in El Salvador

Published on: August 22, 2023
12:52

San Salvador, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in El Salvador reported 12 days have passed in August without homicides attributable to gangs.

Organization denounces precarious conditions of shelters in Haiti

Published on: August 22, 2023
12:39

Port-au-Prince, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Center for Analysis and Research on Human Rights (CARDH) on Tuesday denounced the precarious conditions of refugees from violence in Haiti, and encouraged the Government to assist the displaced.

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