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Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) departs Naval Station Mayport in preparation of Hurricane Matthew’s arrival onto Florida’s eastern coast. US deploys three warships to Haiti

The military move comes just days before the end of the transitional government’s mandate in the Caribbean country.

Ecuador referendum neoliberalism NO campaign Ecuadorian people deal a crushing blow to neoliberalism in Noboa’s referendum

The government has suffered a harsh and resounding defeat to its political and economic plans. In this article, we present the results and offer some explanations for the outcome of November 16.

Haitian police precinct in Cabaret Violence in Haiti worsens

The increase in violence comes amid the presence of foreign troops in Haiti in a process approved by the United Nations and financed by Washington.

Palestinian resistance factions in Gaza brand local Abu Shabab gang as traitors for hire Palestina rechaza a traidores

Israel ha reclutado a varias bandas locales para saquear convoyes de ayuda humanitaria e incitar luchas internas en Gaza tras el fracaso de la Operación Carros de Gedeón. Facciones de la resistencia palestina en Gaza califican a la banda local Abu Shabab de “traidores a sueldo”.

Palestinian resistance factions in Gaza brand local Abu Shabab gang as traitors for hire Palestinian resistance factions in Gaza brand local Abu Shabab gang “traitors for hire”

Israel has recruited a number of local gangs to loot aid convoys and incite infighting in Gaza after “Operation Gideon’s Chariots” was frustrated by the Palestinian resistance.

Ecuador recaptures “Fito”, the most wanted gang leader in the country Ecuador recaptures “Fito”, the most wanted gang leader in the country

President Noboa has celebrated “Operation Gran Fénix 28” and promises to extradite the leader of Los Choneros to the United States.

As Haiti’s crisis escalates, US designates two gangs as foreign terrorist organizations

The United States has formally designated the two Haitian criminal groups – the Viv Ansanm coalition and the Gran Grif gang – as terrorist organizations.

in memory of haitian martyr In memory of Janklod, Haitian martyr

Haitian peasant Jean Claude Philippe played a central role in training internationalist brigade members from Brazil and Latin America.

Kenyan police officers Death of a Kenyan police officer in Haiti exposes perils of controversial MSS mission

The UN-backed Kenyan-led mission faces significant challenges as armed gangs escalate violence across the island nation.

22 killed in massacre in Guayaquil, Ecuador

At least 22 people were massacred in Guayaquil. The government promises pardons for the police and military and claims that the surge in violence is due to the upcoming presidential elections.

A new Haiti? Daniel Noboa asks for foreign troops to enter Ecuador

Paradoxically, the government calls its security plan a success, while requesting the entry of foreign troops to reduce internal violence.

Kenya deploys 200 more police officers to Haiti as crisis escalates

Kenya’s ongoing intervention in Haiti faces growing doubts amid escalating crisis and humanitarian challenges.