What unites countries under Trump’s travel ban is American imperialism US’s cruel escalation of policy puts misplaced target on vulnerable nations such as Afghanistan and Sudan The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2025
UN food agency appeals for $46 million to help 2 million Haitians facing severe hunger The U.N. food agency is appealing for $46 million for the next six months to help about 2 million Haitians in dire need of food, including 8,500 at the worst catastrophic level of hunger The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
Why The Trump Admin Included Venezuela, Cuba and Haiti Among Countries Facing Travel Bans Or Restrictions Venezuela, Cuba and Haiti are among the 12 countries impacted by President Donald Trump's newly-announced travel ban Latin Times · Jun 5, 2025
First Thing: Trump signs order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering US Nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan ‘fully’ restricted. Plus, a breakthrough in HIV research The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2025
Trump signs order banning citizens of 12 countries from entering the US Nationals from countries including Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan banned as those of seven others partially restricted The Guardian - US · Jun 5, 2025
Almost Half of All Haitians Are Without Food As UN Supplies Are 'Dwindling And Disappearing' Haiti is one of five countries in the world facing catastrophic levels of hunger, according to the United Nations' food agency Latin Times · Jun 4, 2025
Haitian 'Self-Defense Brigades' Claiming To Protect Communities From Gangs Accused Of Beheading Civilians Haitian "self-defense brigades," which claim to protect communities from gangs, are being accused of engaging in violent actions unrelated to that purpose Latin Times · Jun 4, 2025
For Haitian migrants in the Dominican Republic, ‘reproduction is like a death sentence’ On May 9, Lourdia Jean-Pierre, a 32-year-old Haitian migrant woman, died after giving birth in her rural home in El Ceibo, Dominican Republic. The cause of death was a postpartum hemorrhage, according to a news report in The Haitian Times. The Conversation · Jun 4, 2025
Lionel Messi amongst Inter Miami stars called up to National team Five Inter Miami players earned a call up to their national teams this summer, with Lionel Messi headlining the stars jetting off. Sports Lens · Jun 3, 2025
Haitian Gangs Are Moving On To Take The Last Neighborhood They Don't Control In The Capital Gangs are closing on the last neighborhood they don't control in the capital, Port-au-Prince. They demand to be given a seat a the negotiation table Latin Times · Jun 2, 2025
Colorado Man Sentenced to 210 Years for Decades of Child Abuse at Haitian Orphanage He Founded Michael Geilenfeld, 73, was convicted of sexually abusing multiple children over two decades at St. Joseph's Home for Boys, an orphanage he established in Port-au-Prince in 1985. Latin Times · May 29, 2025
U.S. Military Contractor Reportedly Looking To Send Haitian-American Mercenaries To Fight Gangs U.S. military contractor Erik Prince has reached a deal with Haiti's transitional government to also operate drones and target gang members Latin Times · May 28, 2025
Haitians with HIV defy stigma as they publicly denounce USAID cuts and dwindling medication Haitians with HIV are defying stigma as they publicly denounce USAID cuts implemented by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump that has led to a dwindling of life-saving medication The Independent UK · May 24, 2025
Organization of American States under pressure from the US to help quell gang violence in Haiti The Organization of American States is coming under pressure to help quash gang violence in Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police in the troubled Caribbean country struggles with a lack of funds and personnel The Independent UK · May 22, 2025
Latin Times · May 21, 2025 Marco Rubio Suggests American Countries Could 'Provide a Force' To Battle Haitian Gangs Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested OAS countries could "provide a force" to deal with Haitian gangs wreaking havoc in the Caribbean country
Latin Times · May 20, 2025 Trump Admin Sought To Use $250 Million Earmarked For Foreign Aid To Fund Deportations, Including To Conflict Zones The Trump administration considered to use hundreds of millions earmarked for foreign aid to fund deportations, including to conflict zones like Haiti and Ukraine
The Independent UK · May 20, 2025 Trump eyes foreign aid funds to remove migrants including Ukrainians who came to the U.S. from war zones: report Hundreds of thousands of migrants, including those from Ukraine and Haiti, are reportedly being considered in the plans
The Conversation · May 19, 2025 How aid cuts could make vulnerable communities even less resilient to climate change As global temperatures rise and climate-related disasters become more frequent, the need to adapt is rapidly increasing. That need for adaptation – from adjusting farming practices to diversifying livelihoods and strengthening infrastructure – is most acute in vulnerable low- and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Haiti and Vietnam.
The Conversation · May 14, 2025 Pope Leo XIV’s link to Haiti is part of a broader American story of race, citizenship and migration Early coverage of Pope Leo XIV has explored the first American pontiff’s Chicago upbringing, as well as the many years he spent in Peru, first as a missionary and then as a bishop.
The Guardian - US · May 13, 2025 How driving lessons are helping Ohio’s Haitians: ‘Things are getting better’ Landmark driving simulators are improving road safety and helping Springfield immigrants targeted by Trump officials
The Independent UK · May 9, 2025 Trump team calls on Supreme Court to end humanitarian protections for 530,000 immigrants Federal judges have blocked Trump’s attempts to revoke legal status for thousands of people from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela
Dinks Finance · May 9, 2025 12 Religions You Didn’t Know Existed While many are familiar with the world’s major religions, numerous lesser-known spiritual paths offer fascinating insights into human belief and the diversity of ways we seek understanding and connection. Here are 12 lesser-known religions, each with its unique traditions and perspectives. 1. Zoroastrianism One of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions,…
Latin Times · May 7, 2025 From Ukraine to Haiti: These 7 Migrants Died Seeking Safety in the U.S. Under the Custody of Trump's ICE In the first three months of 2025, seven migrants died while in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Their names and stories span continents—from Ukraine to Haiti, Honduras to Vietnam
Latin Times · May 6, 2025 Dominican Republic Reports Sharp Rise In Haitian Migrant Deportations Boosting deportations to Haiti -- the region's poorest nation which is ravaged by gang violence -- was a campaign promise of Dominican President Luis Abinader, reelected in May 2024 for a second term.
The Independent UK · May 4, 2025 Protesters in Haiti demand new government and more security as anger over gangs spreads Dozens of protesters are marching up the hills of Haiti’s capital to demand an end to persistent gang violence as they call on the country’s prime minister and transitional presidential council to resign