As heavily armed gangs continue to wreak havoc in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, a chorus of voices, including civilians and police officers, is clamoring for the dismissal and arrest of the country's police chief. The latest attack unfolded in the coastal...
The Dominican Republic Warns It Cannot Provide Further Assistance to Haiti Due to Domestic Stability Concerns
The government of the Dominican Republic issued a warning on Monday, stating that it cannot offer additional aid to its neighbor Haiti due to the worsening situation of violence and deprivation in recent months. During its appearance before the UN Security Council on...
Haiti’s Transition Council Set to Elect Next President Amidst Escalating Violence
In response to the escalating gang violence plaguing Haiti, the country's transition council announced plans to vote for the next president on Tuesday. This move is part of a broader effort to restore stability to the Caribbean nation. The transition council assumed...
Dominican Republic Boosts Military Spending Amid Haiti Crisis: SIPRI Report
Amid escalating violence in neighboring Haiti, the Dominican Republic saw a significant uptick in its military expenditure, increasing by 14% last year, according to a report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The surge in spending was...
Hunger in Haiti worsening due to gang violence
HAITI is in an increasingly deepening humanitarian crisis as hunger spreads throughout the entire country due to the escalating gang violence and political tension. Humanitarian workers, doctors, and missionaries are sounding the alarm, warning of a desperate...
Another Flight of U.S. Citizens Evacuated from Haiti Amidst Rising Gang Violence
ORLANDO, Fla. - A second plane carrying U.S. citizens fleeing Haiti landed safely at Orlando International Airport on March 27th, 2024. This follows an initial evacuation effort by the Florida government and highlights the worsening situation in the Caribbean nation....
Dozens Evacuated from Haiti as US Steps Up Assistance Amidst Crisis
Miami, FL - March 18, 2024 - Dozens of American citizens escaped the escalating gang violence and political turmoil in Haiti aboard the first State Department charter flight on Sunday. The flight, which departed Cap-Haitien on the country's north coast, landed safely...
The Directorate of Foreign Relations of Aruba informs:
This is a message directed towards Dutch citizens currently in Haiti. The situation in Haiti: The Government of Aruba, together with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is closely monitoring the events unfolding in Haiti. The situation in the country, particularly...
Haitian Capital Descends into Chaos as Gang Violence and Political Uncertainty Cripple Daily Life
Port-au-Prince, Haiti - The vibrant chaos that once defined Port-au-Prince has morphed into a suffocating silence punctuated by the staccato bursts of gunfire. Streets that teemed with life now lie empty, save for the occasional resident scurrying between buildings,...
US Evacuates Embassy Staff as Gang Violence Grips Haiti
The United States is evacuating some of its embassy staff from Haiti in response to a surge in gang violence that has crippled the capital city, Port-au-Prince. This move comes amid growing instability in the Caribbean nation, where armed gangs are vying for control...