Haiti police recover hijacked cargo ship in rare victory after 5-hour shootout with gangs

Dominican judge denies request to lift court order against Rays’ Wander Franco in sex abuse probe

Dredging of Puerto Rico’s biggest port begins despite warnings it may harm turtles and corals

Haiti’s surge in gang violence has led more than 53,000 to flee the capital in less than three weeks

Gunbattle between Haitian police and gangs paralyzes area near National Palace

Activists sue US National Park Service over plan to remove Puerto Rico’s famous stray cats

Dengue is sweeping through the Americas early this year

Haiti’s transitional council issues its first statement, signaling its creation is nearly complete

Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, riling some in the US territory

Haitians emerge from homes during brief respite from gang violence. Hours later, gunfire erupts

Gangs target peaceful communities in new attacks on Haiti’s capital

A team to choose Haiti’s next leader takes shape as gang violence engulfs the Caribbean nation

Hunger soars and aid dwindles as gangs in Haiti suffocate the country

A plan to find new leadership for Haiti is moving forward, Caribbean officials say

Plan to install new leaders in Haiti appears to crumble after political parties reject it

Haiti is preparing itself for new leadership. Gangs want a seat at the table