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The article reports on the private business ventures that have opened in Cuba as the country's communist government leaders embrace capitalists to address the financial and economic crises. It offers a look at divisions in Cuba's communist system as business elites acquire wealth. It discusses the potential of the legalization of private businesses in Cuba to pave the way for democratic and economic freedom amid worsening living conditions and economic hardships.

The article focuses on the U.S. imposing sanctions on former Haitian President Michel Martelly for drug trafficking and money laundering, accusing him of contributing to Haiti's instability and unrest.

The article reports on the attack made by members of one of Haiti's largest armed gangs on the town of Ganthier, about 25 miles east of the capital and on a road that the authorities say is used to smuggle weapons, in July 2024.

The article focuses on a tragic incident off the coast of Haiti where at least 40 migrants died in a boat fire while attempting to reach the Turks and Caicos Islands, highlighting ongoing challenges in Haiti amidst gang violence and a humanitarian crisis.

The article reports on political crisis in Haiti aggravated by gang uprising. Topics discussed include demand of Prime Minister Ariel Henry who refused to resign, according to his adviser, André Michel, remarks from Blondine Tanis, a radio broadcaster who was kidnapped for ransom in July 2023, and estimated number of people who are on the brink of famine due to food insecurity in the country, according to the United Nations (UN).

The article focuses on the Biden administration's announcement of new regulations allowing Cuban entrepreneurs to open bank accounts in the U.S. for the first time, aiming to support Cuba's expanding private sector and help alleviate economic hardship amid the country's crisis.

The article focuses on the appointment of Garry Conille, an experienced international aid official, as the new prime minister of Haiti by a Presidential Transition Council, tasked with leading the country out of its crisis until elections can be held.

The article discusses the tragic attack on an Oklahoma-based missionary group in Haiti, resulting in the death of two Americans and the organization's director, highlighting the dangers faced by missionaries amidst escalating gang violence in the region.

The article discusses the commencement of a security mission in Haiti led by Kenya, with support from the U.S. military and other nations, amidst escalating violence and humanitarian crises. It mentions the urgency of the situation, funding delays and logistical challenges pose significant obstacles to the deployment, highlighting the complex international efforts to address Haiti's security and humanitarian challenges.

The article highlights Haiti's police force's struggle against gangs, their limited resources, and the increasing violence, symbolized by an attack on the police chief's house, while emphasizing the need for international assistance to prevent further deterioration.

The article discusses the resignation of Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry, the establishment of a transitional council, and the challenges they face in restoring order amidst gang violence and humanitarian crises.

The article discusses the formation of a transitional ruling council in Haiti amid escalating gang violence and a humanitarian crisis, aiming to restore stability and pave the way for new leadership, albeit facing challenges and skepticism.

The article focuses on the release of American YouTube personality Adisson Pierre Maalouf, who was kidnapped by a gang leader in Haiti while on a trip to interview Jimmy Cherizier, and his safe return to the US.

The article focuses on the dire situation in Haiti, where gang violence has claimed over 1,500 lives so far this year, leading to a collapse of state institutions due to corruption, impunity, and poor governance, according to the United Nations human rights office.

The article focuses on a Florida couple's trip to the Dominican Republic for a wedding, which turned into days of anxiety after they left their 2-year-old son with relatives in Haiti, where he became stranded due to the country's worsening upheaval.

The article details Peter Navarro, a former adviser to Donald Trump, starting his prison term in Miami for his role in attempting to overturn the 2020 election, highlighting his defiance of a congressional subpoena and blaming various figures for his situation during a news conference.

The article focuses on the deteriorating healthcare system in Haiti due to gang violence, causing closures and looting of hospitals and clinics. Topics include the impact on medical facilities' ability to provide essential services, the threat to thousands of lives amid a fragile public health infrastructure, and the challenges faced by healthcare workers and patients in accessing medical care and supplies.

The article focuses on the ongoing political turmoil in Haiti, specifically the deployment of Kenyan police officers on hold until a new government is formed, and the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry amidst gang-fueled lawlessness.

The article focuses on a Haitian judge indicting 51 people, including President Jovenel Moïse's seriously wounded wife, Martine Moïse, for their roles in the 2021 assassination, with the indictment suggesting complicity based on contradictory statements.

The article focuses on a Haitian prosecutor's recommendation to bring charges against 70 individuals, including former First Lady Martine Moise, for the assassination of former President Jovenel Moise. Topics discussed include the lack of direct evidence implicating Martine Moise, concerns about political manipulation in the judicial system, and the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the assassination case.

The article focuses on the arrest of Joseph Felix Badia, a former military officer and key figure in the investigation into the assassination of Haiti's president, Jovenel Moïse, who had evaded capture for more than two years.

The article focuses on a key defendant in the trial of those charged in the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse, who is set to plead guilty including the potential cooperation of the defendant with prosecutors and the ongoing violence and chaos in Haiti since the assassination.

The article focuses on Walt Nauta, a Navy veteran, who pleaded not guilty to federal charges of conspiring with former U.S. President Donald Trump to obstruct the government's efforts to retrieve classified documents. Topics include Nauta's arraignment, the details of the indictment against him and Trump, and the delicate position Nauta finds himself in as both a co-defendant and a former employee of Trump.

The article reports on the worsening crisis in Haiti, in which hundreds of thousands of Haitians were forced to flee their homes due to violent attacks by gangs as per United Nations data. According to Agenithe Jean, there are children with no parents she saw at their improvised camp. Also cited are how the other crises around the world like the Ukraine war are affecting the efforts to raise funds to address the basic needs of the Haitian refugees.

The article describes the background of Manuel Rocha, a former U.S. ambassador indicted for allegedly working for Cuba's spy services for decades. According to federal prosecutors, Cuba's intelligence agency recruited Rocha in Chile in the 1970s during the height of the Cold War. His 21 years in government supposedly allowed him to influence foreign policy underhandedly and access classified information that would be very valuable to Cuba and its allies.

The article focuses on the escalation of violence in Haiti as gangs attacked two prisons, including the country's largest penitentiary, allowing a large number of prisoners to escape, amid ongoing disorder and insecurity in the capital plagued by gang violence for more than two years.

The article focuses on the signing of a security deal between Kenya and Haiti, allowing for the deployment of 1,000 Kenyan police officers to the violence-stricken Caribbean nation, despite criticism from Kenyan rights groups and questions about the benefits for Kenya.

The article focuses on federal prosecutors revealing that Manuel Rocha, a retired State Department official and former U.S. Ambassador to Bolivia, worked as a secret agent for Cuba for decades, aiding their intelligence-gathering mission against the U.S.

The article reports on the expanding power and influence of Haitian gangs, making them a threat to the Kenyan-led multinational police force soon deploying in Haiti as well as to the transitional council for elections. It informs about the financial lifelines of gangs through kidnappings, extortion, payouts from politicians during elections and business elites, as well as gang acquisition of weapons, the launch of an alliance called Vivre Ensemble, and their link to drug trafficking.

The article discusses foreign officers arriving in Haiti to tackle gang violence, starting with Kenyan officers patrolling Port-au-Prince amidst concerns about their effectiveness and human rights record, supported by international efforts to stabilize the country for upcoming elections.

The article reports on the deployment of foreign law enforcement officers, primarily from Kenya, to Haiti to combat widespread gang violence and restore order, amidst political instability and humanitarian crises.

The article discusses Haiti's security crisis as armed gangs pressure Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign, prompting the U.S. to intervene in the power struggle, including the worsening humanitarian situation and the complex dynamics involving gang violence and political instability in Haiti.