The Latest Breaking News from Haiti

Canada, US and allies talk aid for Haiti at virtual meeting

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says immediate action is needed to fix the security situation in Haiti and he says additional aid is a central topic of a virtual conference that includes officials from Canada, the United States and France

The Independent UK · Jan 21, 2022

As concerns over Haiti crisis deepen, Canada invites foreign ministers to help

For the second time in a few months, high-level foreign diplomats will meet to discuss Haiti and how the international community can support the country as gangs continue to extend their grip, hunger deepens and the Caribbean nation prepares to once again mark the end of a presidential term with…

Miami Herald · Jan 21, 2022

Haiti's allies need to help tackle spike in violence -Canada PM Trudeau

Haiti's allies must act immediately to help tackle a spike in violence that is worsening an already precarious humanitarian situation, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2022

Analysis-As Haiti investigation stalls, U.S. probes president's killing

The United States is becoming increasingly involved in the investigation of Haitian President Jovenel Moise's murder, with key suspects facing the prospect of trial in U.S. courts, as a probe by the Caribbean nation's authorities stalls.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2022

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Judge who ridiculed lawyer on livestream is off the bench

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2022

Suspect in Haiti president’s assassination extradited to US

U.S. authorities say a businessman who is a suspect in the July 7 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was extradited to face criminal charges in Miami

The Independent UK · Jan 19, 2022

A second suspect in Haiti president’s assassination extradited to the US

MIAMI — A key suspect in the murder investigation of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was arrested Wednesday by federal agents in Miami after being extradited to the United States.

Miami Herald · Jan 19, 2022

While US probe of Moise murder advances, judge running Haiti investigation faces firing

Haiti’s investigative judge overseeing the inquiry into President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination is being removed from the case after failing to meet a legal deadline on bringing formal charges, signaling a significant delay in the prosecution of dozens of suspects being held but not formally charged.

Miami Herald · Jan 19, 2022

Corn Flakes made me hate myself

Aggressive breakfast marketing spoke to my developing brain every morning growing up, leaving little room for an artsy, emotional, queer child of Haitian immigrants.

Mic · Jan 17, 2022