After prime minister pledges to step down, uneasy quiet in Haiti capital
Haitians exhausted by months of escalating gang violence, but questions over security still not settled.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Two of four Americans kidnapped by gunmen in Mexico found dead
Mexican officials pledged to work with the U.S. to find the perpetrators, but the incident threw a harsh spotlight on gang violence in Mexico.
Wed Mar 08 2023
El Salvador deploys 10,000 troops to gang-run capital suburb
The move is the latest escalation in a crusade against gang violence that began in March.
Sun Dec 04 2022
Violent protests flare up in Haiti over fuel price hikes, rampant crime
The demonstrations come as inflation surged to its highest in a decade, gang violence has left much of Haiti's territory beyond govt reach.
Thu Sep 15 2022
Haiti gangs wage battles in downtown Port-au-Prince
A new outbreak of violence following gang clashes this month outside the capital killed hundreds of people.
Thu Jul 28 2022
At least 17 dead after boat carrying Haitian migrants capsizes in The Bahamas
More Haitians attempt to reach the United States to flee gang violence and poverty at home.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Haiti police battle gunmen who killed president, amid fears of chaos
The brazen assassination came amid political unrest, a surge in gang violence, and a growing humanitarian crisis.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Drugs, guns and race feed Malaysia gang violence
Jobless at 16, and facing the economic marginalisation of many Malaysian Indians, Raju opted for the danger and easy money of life in the notorious "04" criminal gang.
Mon Nov 04 2013
At least 26 dead in Mexico drug gang violence
At least 26 people were killed in Mexico in the past 24 hours in apparent drug-related crimes, including six men shot dead whose bodies bear signs of torture, authorities said Saturday.
Sun Jan 06 2013