In Haiti, takeover of Solino by gangs: “there is no more hope”

Wilson Gustave Colin is one of those who lost everything, his house, and several members of his family in just a few hours. “ Before October 17 », he explains to Vincent Souriau, “ the Solino area was already under tension, but at that time there was an advance of criminal groups who managed to enter a little more territory, and scare away the police. Which created a situation of widespread panic, and emptied the area of ​​its inhabitants “. Wilson’s brother Gustave Colin was murdered: like others, after losing his home he had nowhere to go, and remained in the ” danger zone “, where he was killed. Wilson Gustave Colin expresses his anger, and says he feels a feeling of helplessness: “ there is no more hope, we can do nothing with the authorities who are there. And we saw the attitude of the international community, of the United States of America, which did nothing to prevent this “. For him, the gangs are a terrorist organization, and the Haitian police have not been trained to deal with them: “ we cannot have a multinational force to just support the national police, we want more experienced support in terms of the fight against terrorism to intervene in the case of Haiti ».

A new “land”?

« On social networks », écrit The Nouvelliste« where the tragedy of the residents of Solino is played out live (…), there are other complaints, those of motorists, of business captains in relation to yet another scarcity of petroleum products in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince and the provinces. » Because, ad Gazette Haitithe Varreux oil terminal is closed due to the intensification of violence. A business manager also mentions the impossibility of removing product containers food of the capital for three days – and according to him “ Port-au-Prince ticks almost all the boxes for yet another ‘peyi lok’ “. While, underlines The Nationalthe prices of certain food products are rising on the international market, and that “ inflation follows its course in Haiti ».

Nominations still to be confirmed

To UNITED STATESthe controversy continues around the appointments of the president-elect Donald Trump. The latest, that of Robert Kennedy Junior, who will be Minister of Health – well maybe. Because, writes the New York Timesa debate began on whether to confirm it or not, because its “ skepticism about vaccines and his unorthodox views on medicine make public health officials deeply uncomfortable ».

Same debate regarding the arrival of Matt Gaetz in justice: “ Senate Republicans have warned that he will have difficulty gaining the support needed for his confirmation », reports the Wall Street Journalbecause of the accusations “sexual misconduct» which target him – he is, among other things, suspected of relations with a minor.

According to the Washington Timeson the choices most “ unconventional » of Donald Trump, there are two camps in the Senate among the Republicans: those who believe that they must be confirmed as quickly as possible so that Donald Trump can move forward, and those who have raised the red flags – some because these nominations made them laugh, others because they require more time to study them. And this is precisely what the New York Times concerning Justice, Defense and Intelligence: “ the three sectors of government that proved the most stubborn obstacles for Donald Trump during his first term “. So, today, he leaves aside “ the establishment figures he installed in these positions eight years ago » for the benefit of people « whose most important qualification might be loyalty to him ».

Inauguration of a megaport in Peru

The Chancay terminal, built by the Chine and located 80 kilometers north of Lima, is a strategic infrastructure within the framework of the New Silk Roads. In one, The Republic talks about« largest port in South America », with some figures: by 2025, it should contribute 1% to Peruvian GDP; 750,000 containers will be transported in the coming year; 700 billion dollars in trade is planned with China by 2030. This port is also seen as a logistics platform for Latin American countries, which will allow them to export their products to Asia. The Commerce nevertheless specifies that the neighboring countries of Peru are concerned about the impact this terminal will have on their own ports.

A port inaugurated this Thursday (November 14, 2024) by the president In Boluarte and its Chinese counterpart Xi Jinpingpresent in the country for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The inauguration was virtual, from the presidential palace, for security reasons. But in his speech, written The RepublicDina Boluarte surprised “ by describing Peru as ‘a country of brothers, peace and development’, completely ignoring the numerous marches that have taken place nationally against the increase in crime. » And, reports The Owl« what Dina feared most happened. One of the members of the Chinese delegation found himself facing the demonstrators, despite the large police contingent deployed during the days of the strike, intended to repress the population and arrest the students. »

Underwater noise pollution

While the COP continues in Baku, Canada the authorities are trying to reduce the pollution marine – those from plastic bags or discharges of petroleum and chemical products, but also that produced by noise under water. Because the noise from human activities greatly disturbs marine animals.

RFI correspondent Pascale Guéricolas went to the banks of the St Lawrence River, in Quebec. There she met the Network Observation of mammals sailors, who watch for belugas, small white whales that are endangered in this river. Underwater, beluga whales make noises to communicate.

This monitoring prevents interactions between marine mammals and construction equipment. But they do not protect them from very loud underwater noises like that of drilling – which prevent belugas from communicating, but can also injure or kill them.

To reduce the noise from the numerous ships traveling on the river, researchers have designed acoustic resonators. Some shipping lines are considering changing their routes. The standards to be respected so as not to disturb wildlife should become clearer in the coming months.

The newspaper of La Première

Rodrigue Petitot, the leader of the movement against the high cost of living is judged in Martinique this Friday (November 15, 2024).