Security operation against 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti

Specialized members of Haiti’s National Police and the Kenyan-led multinational security mission launched a major security operation to crack down on pre-Carnival activities organized by the 400 Mawozo gang in Croix-des-Bouquets, Haiti. The operation involved breaking down barricades, seizing weapons, and receiving support from the United States in the form of firearms and equipment.

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's Threats Against Price Gougers

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele threatens to use heavy-handed tactics against price gougers similar to his crackdown on street gangs. He has rounded up tens of thousands of suspected gang members since 2022 and now threatens wholesalers and distributors for recent price increases on basic goods.