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crimeinternational-affairs1 year ago

"Haiti's Escalating Gang Violence Sparks Mass Exodus and Political Turmoil"

Infamous Haiti gang warlord "Barbecue" suffered a setback as his top commander, Ti Greg, was killed in a shootout with police, following a mass jailbreak that has plunged the country into a state of near-collapse. The escalating gang-led violence, with over 200 gangs vying for control, has led to widespread chaos, thousands of deaths, and reports of murder, rape, arson, and kidnappings. The gangs, including Barbecue's coalition, are rumored to be preparing for a coordinated assault to seize power, while citizen vigilantes have also taken violent action against gang leaders. The unrest has prompted fears of famine, malnutrition, and the collapse of basic services, with over 1.5 million Haitians at risk and the capital city under siege.

politics2 years ago

"Trump Refuses to Sign Illinois' Pledge Against Government Overthrow"

Donald Trump declined to sign a loyalty oath promising not to advocate for the overthrow of the U.S. government, a requirement for having his name on the ballot in Illinois. This decision, a departure from his past practices, drew criticism from President Joe Biden's team, who highlighted the historical tradition of presidents swearing to protect and uphold the Constitution.

politics2 years ago

Miss Nicaragua Pageant Director Allegedly Involved in Government Overthrow Plot

The director of the Miss Nicaragua pageant, Karen Celebertti, is wanted for arrest by Nicaraguan police, who accuse her of rigging contests to ensure that anti-government beauty queens would win as part of a plot to overthrow the government. The charges stem from the recent win of Miss Nicaragua, Sheynnis Palacios, in the Miss Universe competition, where it was revealed that she had participated in anti-government protests in 2018. The government, which initially celebrated her win, condemned her after the revelation. Celebertti, her husband, and son face charges of "treason to the motherland," and the government claims that she conspired with foreign agents to use beauty pageants as political traps. The government has been cracking down on opposition and dissent, closing universities and civic groups, arresting and expelling opponents, and confiscating their assets.