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October 4, 2023

Building collapse in Cuban capital leaves 1 dead, at least 2 hurt

The partial collapse of a residential building in Havana, Cuba's historic city center has left at least one person dead and two others injured, according to authorities.

October 4, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 12 after cargo ship runs aground near Virgin Islands

The Coast Guard has reportedly rescued 12 people who abandoned a cargo ship after it ran aground early Wednesday near the U.S. Virgin Islands.

October 3, 2023

Security force sent to Caribbean island ravaged by crime crisis as US pledges $100M in aid

Kenya first proposed the security force in the summer as Haiti begged the international community to provide police officers and assistance to clamp down on the crisis.

September 28, 2023

Gang violence, killings, rapes in Haiti continue to escalate, UN says

Killings have significantly increased in the past few months in Haiti. Gang activity has also spread from the coastal capital of Port-au-Prince to two other major cities.

September 23, 2023

Jamaica declares Dengue fever outbreak with hundreds of confirmed and suspected cases

Jamaica’s Ministry of Health and Wellness has declared a fresh dengue fever outbreak on the island Saturday with six deaths being investigated.

September 22, 2023

Biden admin pledges $100M toward Kenyan-led policing of gang-ravaged Haiti

The Biden administration on Friday pledged $100 million toward the deployment of a prospective multinational security force to Haiti, where violent crime and gang activity run rampant.

September 8, 2023

Cuba arrests 17 accused of recruiting pro-Russia forces for Ukraine war

Cuban authorities have arrested 17 suspects in connection with an alleged network aimed at recruiting Cuban nationals to fight against Ukraine on Russia's behalf.

September 8, 2023

Children migrating through Latin America, the Caribbean reach record highs, UN says

According to the United Nations, children making perilous journeys through Latin America and the Caribbean to escape issues such as gang violence and poverty have reached record highs.

August 31, 2023

Nearly 2,000 killed, injured, kidnapped in Haiti from April to June: UN report

The U.N. announced that the number of killings, injuries and abductions in Haiti rose significantly from April to June, with a 14% increase over the three previous months.

August 30, 2023

US citizens urged to leave Haiti as soon as possible, as State Department flags 'current security situation'

U.S. citizens are urged to leave Haiti as soon as possible amid the State Department warning about "current security situation and infrastructure challenges."