Tragic Death of Missouri State Rep. Ben Baker's Daughter and Son-in-Law in Haiti

Missouri State Rep. Ben Baker's daughter and son-in-law were serving as missionaries in Haiti and were tragically killed in an attack by gangs. The incident occurred in Port au Prince, where the organization they worked for, Missions in Haiti, had warned of gang control in the area. The United States State Department had previously issued a travel advisory for Haiti due to safety concerns.

State Department Travel Advisory for Venezuela

The State Department warns against traveling to Venezuela due to high crime and civil unrest under President Nicolás Maduro's socialist dictatorship. Political rallies often turn violent, shortages of essential supplies persist, and the U.S. has withdrawn diplomatic personnel from Caracas. Venezuelan migrants are fleeing to the U.S., raising concerns about gang members and terrorism connections.