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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – The Haitian National Police (PNH) has released operational results revealing substantial progress in its campaign against armed gangs during the first quarter of the year. According to official statistics, security forces eliminated 43 gang members across 32 separate operations conducted in three key departments of the crisis-stricken nation.

The comprehensive police operations yielded significant weapons confiscations, including 46 rifles, 19 pistols, six surveillance drones, and over 10,659 rounds of ammunition. Law enforcement authorities also reported seizing five communication radios, multiple Molotov cocktails, and two armored vehicles previously used by criminal elements.

This disclosure comes amid heightened international scrutiny of Haiti’s security situation. The United Nations Human Rights Council recently convened to address the escalating crisis, with gangs systematically employing starvation tactics and extortion against the civilian population. According to data from the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), gang-related violence has resulted in at least 5,500 fatalities and 2,600 injuries between March 2025 and January 2026.

Disturbingly, UN reports indicate that 65% of these casualties occurred during security operations targeting gang members, with more than 20% of victims—including children—being struck by stray bullets in their homes or public spaces. Criminal organizations now control substantial portions of the capital city and are expanding their influence into suburban areas and northern regions including the Artibonite and Centre departments.

In a separate operation codenamed ‘Goudougoudou,’ the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police (DCPJ) achieved additional breakthroughs. The operation resulted in 50 prosecutions—including 11 women—and the seizure of 76 kilograms of cocaine and marijuana alongside significant cash reserves and 10 vehicles. Authorities successfully freed one hostage unharmed and fatally wounded seven armed criminals during the mission, which dismantled the criminal network led by Rodolphe ‘Chalè’ Louissaint.

In related developments, immigration authorities faced internal corruption allegations with the arrest of 10 officials from the General Directorate of Immigration and Emigration. These suspects were transferred to the Port-au-Prince Prosecutor’s Office for interrogation regarding their alleged participation in a counterfeit passport distribution network.

In a successful search operation, the Mexican Navy has located two humanitarian sailboats that had lost communication during their voyage from Mexico to Cuba. The vessels, identified as Tiger Moth and Friend Ship, were spotted approximately 80 nautical miles northwest of Havana by a naval aircraft on Saturday.

The sailboats, carrying nine crew members total, are part of the international ‘Our America Convoy’ initiative delivering critical humanitarian supplies to Cuba. This effort comes amid a severe energy and economic crisis on the island nation, exacerbated by U.S. fuel sanctions. The convoy has already transported 50 tonnes of medical equipment, food provisions, and solar panels through various channels.

Mexican naval authorities confirmed establishing radio communication with both vessels and dispatched a ship to provide necessary support. While the exact cause of the communication breakdown remains unspecified, organizers expressed relief at the successful location of the crews and their continued journey toward Havana.

The incident had drawn concern from Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who had pledged full cooperation in search efforts. The development occurs against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions, with former U.S. President Donald Trump recently reiterating threats toward Cuba during a public forum in Miami, suggesting potential military action.

This humanitarian mission represents one of several recent aid deliveries to Cuba, including earlier shipments by air from Europe and the United States, alongside another converted fishing vessel that arrived earlier in the week after navigating challenging weather conditions and technical issues.

PARIS — French law enforcement authorities successfully intercepted a potential terrorist attack targeting a U.S. financial institution in central Paris during the early hours of Saturday. According to judicial sources familiar with the investigation, police apprehended an individual moments before he could detonate an improvised explosive device outside a Bank of America branch located in the prestigious 8th arrondissement.

The critical intervention occurred at approximately 3:30 a.m. local time (0130 GMT) in close proximity to the iconic Champs-Élysées avenue, an area known for its high concentration of luxury boutiques and diplomatic representations. Security personnel monitoring the district observed suspicious activity and moved swiftly to neutralize the threat.

Investigative sources revealed the suspect had positioned a rudimentary but potentially destructive apparatus consisting of approximately five liters of combustible liquid—preliminary analysis suggests a petroleum-based fuel—coupled with an active ignition mechanism. The device’s construction indicates planned detonation through direct activation rather than a timed explosion.

Counterterrorism specialists have launched a comprehensive investigation to determine the perpetrator’s motivations, potential affiliations with extremist organizations, and whether additional accomplices might be involved. The targeted banking facility, representing American financial interests, raises questions about the possible symbolic nature of the attempted attack.

French Interior Ministry officials have heightened security alerts around diplomatic compounds and multinational corporations following the incident. The successful prevention of this attack demonstrates enhanced vigilance by Parisian security forces since the implementation of reinforced counterterrorism protocols after previous terrorist incidents in the French capital.