Haiti has been making headlines due to a series of crises, including political instability, gang violence, and natural disasters. The country has faced challenges such as the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, which further exacerbated existing political turmoil. Gang violence has surged, with reports of kidnappings, killings, and attacks on civilians becoming increasingly common. The situation has been further complicated by the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti in August 2021, causing widespread destruction and loss of life.
Haiti, officially known as the Republic of Haiti, is a Caribbean nation located on the island of Hispaniola. It shares the island with the Dominican Republic. Haiti was the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean, gaining independence from France in 1804 through a successful slave rebellion led by Toussaint Louverture and Jean-Jacques Dessalines. The country has a rich cultural heritage, with a blend of African, French, and indigenous Taíno influences. Despite its historical significance, Haiti has faced numerous challenges, including political corruption, economic instability, and natural disasters. The nation continues to grapple with poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and social unrest, making it one of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere.
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President Luis Abinader goes into Sunday’s race as the clear front-runner, bolstered by nativist migration policies, a strong economy and an anticorruption drive.
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Fritz Belizaire put in place as authorities battle gangs for control of the crisis-ridden country.
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The killer targeted women who he ‘clearly thought would not be missed,’ murdering them before dumping their bodies on the road ‘like they were trash’
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Government U-turn as PM Mia Mottley acknowledges anger in reparations movement over plan to buy Barbados land from Dorset MP Richard Drax
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The Biden administration had paused deportations of Haitian migrants in recent months as their home country was wracked by violence.
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The long-delayed move is intended as a first step in restoring security to the gang-ravaged Caribbean country.
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Nikolai Denkov said his government pushed Russia out, but failed to secure stability.
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Haiti’s National Police says it has recovered a hijacked cargo ship laden with rice
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Addison Pierre Maalouf traveled to country to interview gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Chérizier
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The killings happened on Friday in a town near the provincial city of Mirebalais
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State department organizes evacuation after nearly 1,600 US citizens ask for help amid reports of continuing violence in capital
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The city of Chicago has sued Glock Inc., alleging the handgun manufacturer is facilitating the proliferation of illegal machine guns that can fire as many as 1,200 rounds per minute on the streets of the city
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Caribbean leaders say all groups and political parties except one have submitted nominees for a transitional presidential council charged with selecting an interim prime minister for Haiti
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Haiti has weathered multiple political, economic and environmental disasters in recent years.
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X removed a post Elon Musk shared that promoted unverified claims about cannibalism in Haiti.
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A proposal to install new leadership in Haiti appeared to be crumbling Wednesday as some political parties rejected the plan to create a presidential council that would manage the transition.
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Haiti is listed as a Level 4: Do Not Travel destination
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With violence overrunning his country, Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he would step down once a transitional council was established. But it was unclear when that would happen.
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Thousands of inmates are on the loose after gangs raided two major prisons, reports Julia Reinstein
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Sudan general rejects truce after UN Security Council calls for cessation of hostilities during the Islamic holy month.