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Caribbean March 28, 2023

14 Cameroonians rescued after boat capsizes in Caribbean, killing 3

At least 14 Cameroonians were rescued from Caribbean waters after their boat capsized off St. Kitts' coast, with 3 others dead and 13 unaccounted for.

Caribbean March 28, 2023

‘Lawless’ Haiti plagued by corruption and deadly gang violence fuels humanitarian crisis

The violence in Haiti has become so dire that the U.N. has called on the international community to send specialized forces to curtail gangs as kidnappings, torture and deaths spike.

Caribbean March 27, 2023

American couple kidnapped by Haitian gang, family begs for release

Relatives of Jean-Dickens and Abigail Michael Toussaint are in contact with the FBI as they publicly plead for Haitian gang members to release them.

World March 26, 2023

Florida couple reportedly kidnapped in Haiti; State Department 'aware of reports of 2 US citizens missing'

A Florida couple was reportedly kidnapped in Haiti a week and a day ago, and now their family is asking for the U.S. government to intervene as the alleged captors up the ransom price.

Cuba March 24, 2023

No opposition candidates running in Cuban elections

Cuba's National Assembly elections are set to take place Sunday, though opposition candidates and campaigning have been a sight unseen in the communist country this year.

Caribbean March 21, 2023

Haiti gang violence leaves 187 dead in 11 days

The United Nations reported that fresh gang violence in Haiti has left 187 people dead in 11 days. The Prime Minister is seeking to mobilize Haiti’s military to end gang violence.

Dominican Republic March 20, 2023

Dominican presidential candidate, former treasury minister among 19 caught in corruption investigation

Former Dominican presidential candidate Gonzalo Castillo and 18 others, including three former government officials, have been arrested on embezzlement and campaign finance charges.

Mexico March 19, 2023

American company outraged after Mexican military, police seized Caribbean facility: 'This is insane'

The apparent seizure of an American company's operations in Mexico by the country's military and local police has sparked outrage on Capitol Hill and by the company's top executive.

Puerto Rico March 17, 2023

Federal government ships 3 mega generators to Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi announced Friday that the federal government has shipped three mega generators to the Caribbean territory.

U.S. Virgin Islands March 17, 2023

Virgin Islands deaths: Americans face crime, violence amid rising concerns over US territory's policing

The U.S. Virgin Islands' homicide rate exceeds that of the mainland United States and even big cities like Chicago, but investigations can move slowly.

Caribbean March 15, 2023

UN warns Haitian gangs taking over country, extra police support not enough

U.N. special envoy Helen La Lime on Wednesday warned of Haiti's increasingly dire gang crisis, and stated that increased police funding and resources have been insufficient.