Natalie Kitroeff

New York Times correspondent for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean

Reporter for the New York Times.

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Haiti is unraveling amid escalating gang violence and a growing humanitarian crisis. The Biden administration is considering sending a multinational armed force there.

Haiti faces dire violence and hunger. Is foreign security aid the only option left?

Haiti is unraveling amid escalating gang violence and a growing humanitarian crisis. The Biden administration is considering sending a multinational armed force there.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Scientists in Cuba say they’re close to developing a coronavirus vaccine of their own. It’s called “ Sovereign 2 ,” and it’s in its final trial stage.

Cuba is close to producing a COVID vaccine and hopes to draw tourists with it

Scientists in Cuba say they’re close to developing a coronavirus vaccine of their own. It’s called “ Sovereign 2 ,” and it’s in its final trial stage.

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U.S officials say they’re confident that an Iranian missile accidentally brought down a Ukranian plane.

US says Iran accidentally shot down a Ukranian plane, but Iran says no

U.S officials say they’re confident that an Iranian missile accidentally brought down a Ukranian plane.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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