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Number of people internally displaced by violence increases in Haiti

Published on: June 20, 2024
11:55

Port-au-Prince, Jun 20 (Prensa Latina) The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that nearly 580,000 people are internally displaced in Haiti due to insecurity, accounting for a 60-percent increase since March.

El Salvador reports 11 Homicide-Free Days in June

Published on: June 18, 2024
13:10

San Salvador, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) The National Civil Police (PNC) of El Salvador on Tuesday reported 11 days without homicides attributable to gangs nationwide so far in June.

MONUSCO condemns violence by ADF rebels in DR Congo

Published on: June 17, 2024
12:41

Kinshasa, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Vivian van de Perre, special deputy representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Protection and Operations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Monday condemned the violence promoted by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).

Motorcycle theft, injuries and homicides top complaints in Guatemala

Published on: June 11, 2024
00:30

Guatemala, Jun 11 (Prensa Latina) Motorcycle theft and robbery, injuries and homicides monopolize citizens' complaints in Guatemala, according to statistics from Crime Stoppers, the international platform dedicated to solving these cases.

There is always room for astonishment and indignation.

Published on: May 31, 2024
01:00

By José R. Oro

Violence in Haiti causes devastating impact on education

Published on: May 22, 2024
08:28

United Nations, May 22 (Prensa Latina) Violence in Haiti has had a devastating impact on education after the insecurity caused the closure of some 900 schools since mid-2023 in the provinces of Artibonite and Port-au-Prince.

Ecuador launches operation against drug trafficking

Published on: May 15, 2024
17:39

Quito, May 15 (Prensa Latina) The Attorney General's Office and the National Police of Ecuador launched a simultaneous operation in the country's three provinces on Wednesday as part of an investigation into alleged organized crime for drug trafficking purposes.

Wave of violence affects economic sector in Ecuador

Published on: May 14, 2024
08:36

Quito, May 14 (Prensa Latina) A recent study undertaken by the Ecuadorian Organized Crime Observatory (OECO) of Ecuador revealed that the violence facing the country affects 90 percent of the economic sector.

Port-au-Prince hoods are increasingly vulnerable, UN warns

Published on: May 13, 2024
16:34

United Nations, May 13 (Prensa Latina) Coordinated attacks over several neighborhoods in Haiti´s capital worsen the extremely vulnerable situation of Haitians, the United Nations (UN) warned on Monday.

Haiti’s gang violence keeps 900 schools shut down

Published on: May 6, 2024
15:33

Port-au-Prince, May 6 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian Parents Association urged the Presidential Transitional Council to restore 900 schools that are currently closed in Haiti.

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