Gunfire Erupts in Port-au-Prince as Political Tensions Escalate
Port-au-Prince, Haiti—The Haitian capital descended into chaos Thursday as bursts of automatic gunfire echoed near Champ de Mars, triggering widespread panic. Civilians fled in all directions, fearing for their safety in yet another episode of violence that underscores the country’s deepening crisis. Despite the government spending over a billion gourdes during the holiday season, no […]
Former Texas Deputy Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
McAllen, Texas – January 29, 2025 – A former Texas deputy sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for drug trafficking conspiracy, officials announced. Baldemar Cardenas, 39, of McAllen, Texas, was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine. A multi-agency investigation led by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Rio […]