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Spirit Airlines Flight Hit by Gunfire While Trying to Land in Haiti
The U.S. Embassy in Haiti advised all citizens to avoid traveling to the country because of the ongoing violence.
Haitian Prime Minister Dismissed, Replaced by Entrepreneur Alix Didier Fils-Aimé
Haiti’s new leader is Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, the son of a former political prisoner who was jailed by the regime of Jean-Claude ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier.
Argentinian Officials Charge 3 in British Musician Liam Payne’s Death
Three individuals, including a close associate and a hotel employee, have been charged in connection with the singer’s fall from a balcony in Buenos Aires.
Cuba Hit by Second Blackout After Hurricane Rafael Tears Across Island
The communist-ruled island, which is suffering an ongoing energy crisis, suffered a four-day blackout last month that left 10 million people without power.
Bolivians Say Private Interest Groups Are Causing Record Fire Devastation in Forests
An unprecedented number of fires were ignited in protected areas in 2024, destroying indigenous homes, farms, and animals.
Tropical Storm Rafael Strengthens to Hurricane as It Heads Toward Cuba
A hurricane warning has been issued for the Cayman Islands and several Cuban provinces.
Milei Sacks Foreign Minister Who Backed UN Resolution Supporting Cuba
After the Oct. 30 vote, the office of Argentina’s president pointed out, ‘Our country is categorically opposed to the Cuban dictatorship.’
Uncertainty Surrounds Alleged Assassination Attempt on Former Bolivian President
The current administration of President Luis Arce denies any involvement while Evo Morales said the gunfire attack was meant to take his life.
