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Ecuador: Gang Violence in Guayaquil Kills 5, Injures 26

An explosion in Guayaquil Ecuador kills 5 and injures nearly 30 on Sunday. Authorities link the said incident to gang violence.

El Salvador Archbishop Lauds Government's Gang Crackdown Despite Critics' Backlash

Jul 31, 2022 11:45 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

An El Salvador archbishop praises the government's effort against gang violence in contrast to the criticism given by the activist groups.

El Salvador Extends State of Emergency Imposed for Gang Crackdown For Another 30 Days

Jul 20, 2022 11:11 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

The Congress of El Salvador extends the state of emergency originally imposed in the country to crack down on gangs.

Haiti Gang Violence Would Worsen Hunger in the Country - UN

Jul 12, 2022 10:39 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

The UN warns over the possible worsening of hunger in Haiti amid the country's gang violence that affects the country's citizens.

Dominican Republic Diplomat Kidnapped by 400 Mawozo Gang in Haiti Released

May 05, 2022 02:42 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The Dominican Republic diplomat, who was kidnapped in Haiti by the 400 Mawozo gang last week, has finally been released.

El Salvador NGOs Strike Back on Pres. Nayib Bukele's Decision to Criminalize Gang-Related Messages in Media

Apr 21, 2022 02:05 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Non-government organizations (NGOs) in El Salvador asked the judiciary to declare unconstitutional a new law that could allegedly criminalize media reporting on gangs.

Sacramento Shooting: Violence That Killed 6 Was Gunfight Among Gang Rivals - Police

Apr 07, 2022 12:22 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Police think that the Sacramento shooting that killed six people over the weekend was driven by gang violence.

Los Angeles Police Fernando Arroyos' Funeral

California Lieutenant Rips the States 'Anti-Police Climate' In Eulogy of a Los Angeles Police Killed by Gang Members

Feb 02, 2022 10:30 PM EST By Joshua Summers

California Lieutenant rips the "anti-police climate" and "woke narrative" of the state following the death of a Los Angeles police in the hands of gang members.

Bodies of 2 Haiti Journalists Killed by Gang Recovered; UNESCO Says 55 Journalists Killed Globally in 2021

Bodies of 2 Haiti Journalists Murdered by Gang Recovered; UNESCO Says 55 Journalists Killed Globally in 2021

Jan 08, 2022 05:13 AM EST By Joshua Summers

The bodies of two journalists in Haiti allegedly killed by a gang were recovered on the outskirts of the capital Port-au-Prince on Friday.

12 Christian Missionaries Escaped Captivity After Being Kidnapped in Haiti by 400 Mawozo Gang

Dec 20, 2021 08:49 PM EST By Mary Webber

Twelve missionaries out of the 17 members of the group that were abducted in Haiti had escaped their captors, the 400 Mawozo gang.

8 Men Found Dead in Brazil Mangrove Were Stabbed, Beheaded, Genitals Mutilated After Police Operation Against Drug Gangs

Nov 25, 2021 05:45 AM EST By Mary Webber

Eight men were found dead in a mangrove in Brazil following a series of gun battles that erupted between the military police and a gang in a Rio de Janeiro slum.

Texas-Based Expert on Drug Cartels Warns Tourists Not to Visit Mexico

Nov 18, 2021 11:27 PM EST By Jess Smith

A Texas-based security consultant and expert on Mexican cartels warned the people against visiting Mexico due to the turf wars which extended on Mexico's tourist zones.

Haiti Gang Leader Threatens to Kill Captive Missionaries

Oct 22, 2021 12:11 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

A Haiti gang leader threatens to kill the captive American missionaries after the group demanded $1 million ransom for each of the abducted.

Which Breaking Bad Star May Be Making An Appearance on Sons of Anarchy This Season?

Mar 10, 2014 05:12 PM EDT By Matthew Reis

Could "yo bitch" be coming to Charming, California this fall? "Sons of Anarchy" series creator Kurt Sutter hopes that Aaron Paul of "Breaking Bad" fame will be willing to make an appearance or two.