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Haiti is entering a dangerous political vacuum as the US-backed transitional presidential council’s term expires without a president or Parliament, while gangs have surged and displaced thousands, complicating planned elections; international security forces and private contractors are trying to stabilize the country, but governance remains deeply fractured.
Seven officers from Guatemala's National Civil Police were killed in attacks blamed on gangs in retaliation for the government's refusal to transfer gang leaders to lower-security prisons after inmates held hostages in three facilities; authorities retook one prison as gangs, including Barrio 18 and MS-13, press for concessions amid ongoing violence.
Five severed heads were hung on posts at Puerto López beach in Ecuador with a message threatening extortion by gangs, illustrating a spike in violence tied to drug-cartel activity; authorities note a record homicide rate in 2025 and ongoing government efforts, as gangs operate across Colombia and Peru transit routes.
Rapper Kay Flock, real name Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his involvement in multiple shootings linked to gang violence in the Bronx, which derailed his rising music career. The judge criticized him for glorifying violence and not showing remorse, despite his claims of personal growth.
A new report emphasizes that short-term solutions like killing gang members in Haiti are insufficient; instead, a comprehensive approach involving disarmament, dismantling political and financial backers, and addressing political influence is essential to effectively resolve the ongoing gang crisis and prevent violence from resurging.
The EU Council has imposed restrictive measures on three individuals, including former Haitian President Michel Martelly and his advisor, as well as a former senator and a gang entity, due to their involvement in escalating gang violence and human rights abuses in Haiti, aiming to restore stability and accountability.
At least 31 inmates, including 27 who hanged themselves, were found dead in Ecuador's El Oro prison following gang clashes and violence, highlighting ongoing issues with overcrowding and gang influence in the country's prisons.
A massive police and military raid in Rio de Janeiro targeting the Red Command gang resulted in over 120 deaths, arrests, and seizures of weapons and drugs, highlighting Brazil's ongoing struggle with entrenched organized crime, community violence, and the complex social and political challenges involved in combating these criminal networks.
A riot at a prison in Machala, Ecuador, resulted in 4 inmate deaths and over 30 injuries, triggered by inmate reorganization for a new maximum-security facility. The incident follows a recent history of deadly prison violence linked to gang conflicts and highlights the ongoing issues of overcrowding and organized crime within Ecuador's prisons.
Brazilian President Lula condemned a police raid against a gang in Rio de Janeiro that resulted in 121 deaths, calling it a massacre and calling for an investigation into the circumstances of the operation, which involved intense clashes and drone attacks.
Rapper Jabari 'Baby Uiie' Henley, son of alleged Rollin’ 60s leader Big U, was shot and killed outside a smoke shop in South Los Angeles, with the investigation ongoing and no arrests made yet.
A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting a drug gang resulted in at least 64 deaths, including police officers, with the operation being one of the deadliest in recent Brazilian history. The raid involved thousands of officers, helicopters, and armored vehicles, and was met with violent resistance from gang members using drones and firearms. Human rights organizations condemned the violence, calling for investigations into the deaths, while the government defended the operation as a necessary fight against narcoterrorism.
A massive police operation in Rio de Janeiro targeting a drug gang resulted in at least 64 deaths, 81 arrests, and significant destruction, sparking international concern over human rights violations and highlighting ongoing issues with violence and public safety in Brazil.
At least 64 people were killed during Brazil's largest police operation against the Red Command gang in Rio de Janeiro, involving fierce clashes, arrests, and significant casualties, amid concerns from the UN about human rights violations.
Brazilian police conducted a large-scale, violent raid on a drug gang in Rio de Janeiro, resulting in at least 64 deaths, 81 arrests, and significant property damage, prompting international human rights concerns and calls for investigation.