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December 5, 2023

Ex-DEA informant pleads guilty in Haitian president's 2021 assassination

Haitian-American dual citizen Joseph Vincent has pleaded guilty to his role in the successful 2021 plot to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

December 1, 2023

Authorities in Haiti hold former rebel leader Guy Philippe after the US repatriated him

Former rebel leader Guy Philippe has been repatriated to Haiti, following the completion of his US prison sentence for money laundering.

November 29, 2023

60 migrants rescued from makeshift vessel taking on water near Dominican Republic, Coast Guard says

A U.S. Coast Guard crew helped rescue 60 migrants aboard a "grossly overloaded" makeshift vessel that was taking on water near the Dominican Republic.

November 28, 2023

Magnitude 5.1 earthquake rattles Barbados

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported near Barbados on Tuesday, though no immediate damage was reported on the eastern Caribbean island.

November 27, 2023

Puerto Rico's opposition to hold gubernatorial primary as race heats up

Rep. Jesús Manuel Ortiz of Puerto-Rico's anti-statehood Popular Democratic Party has announced his bid for governor, triggering a primary election next year.

November 20, 2023

Haitian authorities arrest ex-mayor in connection with President Moïse's 2021 killing

Haitian authorities on Monday arrested former Jacmel Mayor Macky Kessa in connection with the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

November 16, 2023

Puerto Rico enlists Texas company to build San Juan mega yacht marina

Puerto Rico's government signed a multimillion-dollar contract Thursday with Safe Harbor Marinas, LLC, to construct a marina for mega yachts in San Juan.

November 16, 2023

Kenyan High Court blocks anti-gang task force's deployment to Haiti, despite parliamentary approval

The Kenyan High Court on Thursday extended a block on the planned deployment of police officers to Haiti to establish a multinational anti-gang security force.

November 15, 2023

Haitian hospital surrounded by gang members; women, children held hostage

Heavily-armed gang members surrounded the Fontaine Hospital Center in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Wednesday, trapping women, children and newborns inside the building.

November 15, 2023

Coast Guard searching for man who took 30-foot plunge off cruise ship near Puerto Rico

The Coast Guard continued searching Wednesday for a 30-year-old Indian national who reportedly fell from a cruise ship northwest of Puerto Rico.