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Chicago: Cinco de Mayo Parade Stopped Due to Gang Violence, Several Arrested for Gun Charges

Chicago Stops Cinco de Mayo Parade After Nearby Gangs Fight

Chicago's Cinco de Mayo parade was halted by gang violence in the Little Village neighborhood. Scheduled to start at noon, it was canceled after gunfire was detected, per Chicago Police Department and organizers.

Ecuador President Daniel Noboa Gets Support to Toughen Security Against Gang Violence

Ecuador Voters Approve President's Tightened Security to Fight Gang Violence

Apr 22, 2024 08:23 PM EDT By Ross Key

Ecuador's new president secures a decisive win in a referendum aimed at curbing rising violence by criminal groups. With a strong "yes" vote on nine security-focused questions, economic proposals face rejection.

Haiti: Thousands of People Take the Streets Demanding Safety from Violent Gangs

Thousands of Haiti Protesters March Against Gang Violence as Kidnappings, Killings Continues to Soar

Aug 08, 2023 01:48 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Tensions heightened in the Haiti capital, Port-au-Prince, on Monday as many protesters gathered in the streets to voice their concerns about the severe gang violence plaguing the country.

Haiti Crisis: 2 Journalists Killed as Gang Violence Worsens

Haiti Crisis: 2 Journalists Killed Amid Alarming Rise in Gang Violence

Apr 28, 2023 09:53 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Haiti crisis continues, as the gang violence in the country has resulted in the killing of two journalists in the capital, Port-au-Prince,

Haiti Gang Violence Forces Temporary Closure of Hospital

Haiti Gang Violence Closes Down Hospital Over Fears for Safety of Patients, Staff

Mar 08, 2023 09:37 PM EST By Mary Webber

The escalating gang violence in Haiti has led to the closure of one hospital in the nation's Cite Soleil district in Port-au-Prince.

Canada to Deploy Warships to Haiti Amid Ongoing Gang Violence

Feb 17, 2023 02:22 AM EST By Mary Webber

A week after a military surveillance plane from Canada was deployed to Haiti to collect information on the activities of Haitian gangs, warships will also be sent to the violence-stricken nation.

Haiti: 8th Journalist Killed Amid the Ongoing Gang Violence and Instability in Caribbean Nation

Nov 09, 2022 10:42 PM EST By Mary Webber

Another journalist was killed in Haiti as the Caribbean nation continued to struggle with gang violence and instability.

Haiti's Largest Oil Depot Re-Opens For the First Time Since September After Gangs Took Over

Haiti's Largest Oil Terminal Reopens for First Time Since September After Gangs Took Over

Nov 09, 2022 12:18 AM EST By Rick Martin

After nearly two months, Haiti's largest and most important oil depot, the Varreux fuel terminal, where 70 percent of the country's fuel is stored, is operational again.

Haiti: Prominent Journalist Roberson Alphonse Survives Assassination Attempt

Oct 27, 2022 01:50 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Roberson Alphonse, a well-known journalist in Haiti, has survived an assassination attempt after he was shot inside his car on his way to work in Port-au-Prince.

US, Canada Send Armored Vehicles to Gang Violence-Ravaged Haiti to Bolster Police Force

Oct 16, 2022 11:22 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As gang violence ravages Haiti, the country is getting help from the United States and Canada, sending armored vehicles and other supplies to its police force.

UN Targets Imposing Sanctions Against Notorious Haiti Gang Leader

Oct 15, 2022 12:55 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Gang violence has taken over much of Haiti. Now, the United Nations (UN) is negotiating a resolution to impose sanctions on one of the country's most notorious gang leaders.

Haiti Gang Violence, Protests Engulf Nation; Joe Biden Aide Saying Strikes Financed by Economic Actors

Sep 19, 2022 10:53 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Haiti gang violence has spread from the poorest slums of the nation to the country's capital, with up to 200 gangs taking territory in Port-au-Prince.