Latin America
International Force Deploys in Haiti as Gang Violence Crisis Reaches Critical Point
A US-backed security mission is beginning to deploy in Haiti amid cautious optimism from UN officials, but questions remain over whether foreign intervention can reverse years of state collapse and gang control.
UN Reports Persistent Human Rights Abuses in Venezuela Despite Leadership Change
Reports presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council on March 16 indicate that allegations of torture and arbitrary detention in Venezuela have continued despite the removal of President Nicolas Maduro earlier this year.
Haiti’s Path Under its Transitional Council
On April 25, Haiti’s transitional council officially took over, signaling the formalization of former Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation. The transitional government is set to govern until the next presidential election, expected by February 7, 2026.
Countries Double Down on Support for Cuba as UN Votes to End the US Embargo
On Thursday, Nov. 2, a simple majority of member states in the United Nations voted to end the embargo on Cuba.
UN Calls for Intervention in Haiti as Gang Violence and Hunger Escalate
The Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince and 60 percent of the country are currently controlled by gangs as gang violence escalates.
UN Investigation Finds Evidence of Crimes Against Humanity in Nicaragua
The Group of Human Rights Experts on Nicaragua, a three-body group of independent rights investigators, gave their first report on Thursday.