Trial begins for four men accused of conspiring to assassinate former Haitian president Jovenel Moïse in Miami federal court
The opening statements in the trial of four men accused of conspiring to assassinate Haiti's former president Jovenel Moïse commenced in a Miami federal court earlier today. Arcangel Pretel Ortíz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla, and James Solages face charges of conspiring to kidnap or kill the president, an act that has led to chaotic repercussions in Haiti since his assassination in 2021. Federal prosecutors argue that the motives for this heinous act were grounded in a desire for greed and power. According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean McLaughlin, the evidence presented will illustrate how the defendants sought to capitalize on... [Continue Reading]
Explosive drones have killed hundreds in Haiti, including civilians: report
Explosive drone strikes by Haitian security forces targeting gangs have killed over 1,200 people, including 43 adult civilians and 17 children, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Tuesday, adding that operations have ramped up in recent months. Since last March, Haitian security forces, with support from Vectus Global, have carried out anti-gang operations using quadcopter drones strapped with explosives, often in densely populated parts of the capital Port-au-Prince. Vectus Global is a... [Continue Reading]
‘I am trying to live’: Haitians in Mexico seek community despite broken immigration systems
Funding cuts, US political pressure and bureaucratic delays have left thousands of Haitians facing prolonged uncertainty in TapachulaA year ago, when Jean Baptiste Gensley stepped off a bus in Tapachula, Mexico’s southern city on the border with Guatemala, he carried a small backpack and the hope that his journey was finally over.In his native Haiti, Gensley, 37, worked as a radio journalist and social worker, analyzing the effects of gang violence in some of Port-au-Prince’s most dangerous neighborhoods. With time, as his research led to police intervention, he caught the attention of the city’s gangs. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
Ecuador and US forces launch joint operations to combat drug trafficking and terrorist organizations in Ecuador
In a coordinated effort, Ecuadorean and US forces have initiated operations aimed at combatting drug trafficking in Ecuador. This decisive action, announced by the US military’s Southern Command, is part of a broader strategy to tackle what are termed designated terrorist organizations involved in the drug trade. The announcement comes shortly after Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa clarified that these operations mark a "new phase" in Ecuador's ongoing battle against drug cartels, which have significantly escalated their activities in the region. He emphasized that approximately 70% of the world’s cocaine is currently routed through Ecuador’s extensive port system, highlighting the country's... [Continue Reading]
Ecuador and US Launch Joint Operations to Combat Drug Trafficking and Narco-Terrorism
Recent military actions have unfolded as Ecuador and the United States embark on joint operations targeting drug trafficking and narco-terrorism. The US Southern Command announced these initiatives, designed to counteract the growing violence linked to drug trafficking within Ecuador. This development follows an alarming surge in drug-related crime in Ecuador, primarily fueled by cocaine shipments from neighbouring Colombia and Peru, which constitute about 70 percent of global cocaine production. The offensive signifies a critical escalatory move by both nations in addressing the escalating crisis. The operations commenced shortly after a statement from Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa, who emphasized the need... [Continue Reading]
