Haitian Gang Leader Barbecue Orchestrates Attacks Against Government

Former elite police officer known as Barbecue now leads a powerful Haitian gang federation, orchestrating attacks against the government and accusing the political elite of creating chaos in the country.

Accusations of Extortion Against Venezuelan Journalists Ahead of Presidential Elections

Venezuelan journalists accused of extortion and criminal activities ahead of July presidential elections, alleged to be part of a structure financed by an ex-petroleum minister. Journalists deny the accusations and are in exile for revealing government corruption.

Disturbed protester dies after setting himself on fire outside Trump trial

Disturbed protester Max Azzarello died after setting himself on fire outside of former President Donald Trump's trial in Manhattan as an extreme act of protest. Azzarello ranted about a Ponzi scheme involving bank failures and cryptocurrency on his Substack blog.

Mexican Drug Cartels Use of Chemical Weapons

One of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels, Cartel Jalisco New Generation, reportedly turned to the use of chemical weapons in their ongoing struggle with rival criminal organizations in Western Mexico. The region is experiencing an escalating spike in violence with the cartels manufacturing explosive devices, weaponized drones, armored vehicles, and mortars. Government officials are accused of helping one faction or another for profit instead of bringing peace to the region.