violence

Tension in Haitian capital after protests against violence

Published on: August 20, 2024
11:50

Port-au-Prince, Aug 20 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian capital lives today moments of tension after the protests against the violence of the gangs, which keep terrorized a population lacking police protection.

Venezuelan official warns over new opposition violent plans

Published on: August 15, 2024
08:31

Caracas, Aug 15 (Prensa Latina) The first vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), Diosdado Cabello, warned over new violent plans the extreme right is plotting for next Saturday.

Pres. Noboa decrees curfew in 20 cantons in Ecuador

Published on: August 9, 2024
09:46

Quito, Aug 9 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa, decreed on Thursday the establishment of a curfew focused on 20 cantons in the provinces of Azuay, Guayas, Los Rios and Orellana due to insecurity in those territories.

Cuba records and monitors gender violence cases

Published on: July 31, 2024
09:18

Havana, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has updated statistical information to prevent and deal with gender violence cases, which follows the National Program for the Advancement of Women, Attorney General Yamila Peña said.

Haiti seeks more protection for women and girls

Published on: July 31, 2024
00:46

Port-au-Prince, Jul 31 (Prensa Latina) Haiti is seeking to strengthen the operational capacities of police services to respond to violence against women and girls, thus ensuring better care for the victims.

Venezuela arrests three citizens who led violence acts

Published on: July 30, 2024
15:04

Caracas, Jul 30 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan Public Prosecutor's Office informed on Tuesday the apprehension of three citizens who led violent acts to destabilize citizens' peace in the state of Anzoátegui, in the north of the country.

Chilean communists call for national agreement against violence

Published on: July 18, 2024
11:59

Santiago, Chile, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) The Communist Party of Chile (CPCh) called for the creation of a great national agreement to confront the country's insecurity and contain the negative effects of organized crime.

Chilean President convenes Pro Security Cabinet

Published on: July 18, 2024
10:51

Santiago de Chile, Jul 18 (Prensa Latina) The Chilean President, Gabriel Boric, convened today the Pro Security Cabinet given the urgency of implementing effective measures against the violence affecting the country, mainly in the Metropolitan Region.

Chile’s VP Toha announces police reinforcement to counter violence

Published on: July 17, 2024
16:14

Santiago de Chile, Jul 17 (Prensa Latina) Chile's acting Vice President Carolina Toha announced on Wednesday the reinforcement and redistribution of police forces, among other measures aimed at confronting the wave of domestic violence.

Colombian VP rejects escalation in southwest of the country

Published on: July 12, 2024
12:10

Bogotá, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) The vice president of Colombia, Francia Márquez, rejected the situation of violence shaking up the southwest of the country and asked for more intervention from security agents to safeguard the lives of residents.

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