Latin America
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.