A U.S. strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat killed two people and left six survivors, according to U.S. Southern Command. The attack brings the campaign’s toll to more than 60 vessels hit and more than 210 people killed since September.
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Far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella narrowly won Colombia’s presidential runoff, according to the initial count, defeating left-wing Senator Ivan Cepeda. The result prompted celebrations among supporters and protests in major cities as Cepeda withheld concession pending further checks.
A fire at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe killed a 46-year-old Italian tourist, injured at least nine people and forced about 1,690 guests to evacuate. Officials said wind and flammable thatched roofing helped the flames spread quickly, while the cause remains under investigation.
James Boyard, Haiti’s Defense Ministry cabinet director and police inspector general, was kidnapped in Bourdon, a Port-au-Prince area considered relatively safe. It was not clear who abducted him or whether a ransom had been requested.
The USDA confirmed New World screwworm larvae in a 3-week-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, and established a quarantine zone around the site. Officials say the parasite has been spreading north through Mexico, where more than 26,000 cases have been identified.
A norovirus outbreak on the Caribbean Princess cruise ship has sickened 115 passengers and crew, but onboard activities continue with enhanced sanitation measures in place. The CDC and Princess Cruises are working to contain the virus as the ship completes its Caribbean voyage.