Natalie Kitroeff

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

Reporter for the New York Times.

Natalie Kitroeff on KCRW

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.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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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