In visit to Haiti, Colombian President Petro recounts historic ties, seeks forgiveness
I want to thank you for helping my America, my Colombia, achieve freedom,” he said. “You even gave us our flag.” ...
Icky to some, ‘diamonds’ to others: How eels figure into money laundering in Haiti
Corruption and money laundering continue to undermine prospects for stability in Haiti, while enabling trafficking and organized crime.” ...
Haitians demand priority after government spends $3.8M for a brief visit from Colombia’s leader
The money materialized as soon as Colombia’s president confirmed his visit to southern Haiti. The Haitian government invested more than $3.8 million to more than ...
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U.N. chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti's capital without additional support
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, leading to a complete ...
Journalists in Haiti demand justice as they bury a second colleague killed by gangs
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The young boy wore a suit and bow tie to his stepfather’s funeral on Saturday, where he demanded ...
Mourners bury journalist killed in one of Haiti's worst attacks on reporters
The first of two journalists recently killed by gangs while covering the failed reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital has been buried ...
Why airlines see Haiti in the same ‘war-risk’ level as areas where pilots dodge missiles
Haiti’s gang conflict isn’t a traditional war. But as far as aviation insurance is concern, the country is in the same “war ...
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Gang violence killed more than 5,600 people in Haiti in 2024: UN
More than 5,600 people were killed and thousands more injured or kidnapped in 2024 due to soaring levels of gang violence in Haiti, the United Nations said. In a statement released on Tuesday, UN ...
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iciHaiti - Port-au-Prince : Mayor Youri Chevry comes to the aid of the municipal fire department barracks
On Thursday, January 2, 2024, Youri Chevry, the Mayor of Port-au-Prince, visited the barracks of the Port-au-Prince Municipal Fire Department (SIMPAP), four years ...