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Refugees Worry: Is Nicaragua Running Assassination Operations in Costa Rica?

After a Nicaraguan human rights activist who had fled to Costa Rica was killed, concern has grown that the Ortega government may be targeting its enemies abroad.

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Family members at the funeral of a retired Nicaraguan Army major, Roberto Samcam Ruiz, in San José, Costa Rica, where he was living before being killed this month.

International Force in Haiti Sent to Tackle Gangs Faces Uncertain Future

It’s been one year since an international police force was sent to take on gangs that have terrorized Haiti, but its funding and future are uncertain.

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Kenyan police officers, members of the Multinational Security Support mission, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, last year.

U.S. Revokes Visa of Former Panamanian President Who Criticized Trump Deal

Two politicians who spoke out against recent accords between the United States and Panama lost their permission to travel to the United States.

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The former Panamanian president Martin Torrijos in Panama City last year.

Haiti is Using Drones to Fight Gangs. Here’s Why That’s Likely Illegal.

The Haitian government has turned to drones to go after gang leaders who have captured much of the capital. But legal experts say that violates international law.

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Canada has provided commercially available drones, like this one made by DJI, to the Haitian government.

Haiti is Using Drones to Fight Gangs. Here’s Why That’s Likely Illegal.

The Haitian government has turned to drones to go after gang leaders who have captured much of the capital. But legal experts say that violates international law.

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Canada has provided commercially available drones, like this one made by DJI, to the Haitian government.

Owner of Dominican Republic Nightclub Where Roof Collapsed Knew About Structural Issues

The owners of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic where the roof collapsed killing 235 people face a maximum of just two years in prison.

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The roof of the Jet Set nightclub that collapsed in the Dominican Republic in April. An owner has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.

Owner of Dominican Republic Nightclub Where Roof Collapsed Knew About Structural Issues

The owners of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic where the roof collapsed killing 235 people face a maximum of just two years in prison.

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The roof of the Jet Set nightclub that collapsed in the Dominican Republic in April. An owner has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
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