The Latest Breaking News from Haiti

Editorial: Haiti, rudderless with no elected leaders, needs our help — and also to help itself

Alarmed and clear-eyed Americans have said that they are fighting to preserve the foundation of our democracy. In fact, across most of the country, save Florida, they voted that sentiment in November’s general election.

Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023

Canada sends armored vehicles to Haiti to fight gang violence

Canada delivered armored vehicles to Haiti on Wednesday to help combat criminal gangs as the Caribbean nation faces a humanitarian crisis, the Canadian foreign ministry said.

Reuters · Jan 11, 2023

Haitians seizing on legal path to US rush to secure passport

Hundreds of Haitians are flocking daily to the sole immigration office in Port-au-Prince to secure a passport in hopes they will soon be chosen to live legally in the U.S. under a new immigration plan

The Independent UK · Jan 11, 2023

With not a single elected leader left, Haiti is becoming a textbook case of a ‘failed state’

For years, Haiti has suffered from a disastrous economy, a struggling police force and a practically invisible government.

Miami Herald · Jan 9, 2023

Florida troopers at scene of migrant landing on Key Largo following governor's emergency declaration

KEY LARGO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ state response to the latest influx of Cuban, and sometimes Haitian, migrant landings in the Florida Keys appears to have begun.

Miami Herald · Jan 8, 2023

Haitians can now get parole to enter the United States. Here is how the program will work

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services released details on Friday about the new parole program for Cubans, Haitians and Nicaraguans that was announced Thursday by President Joe Biden.

Miami Herald · Jan 7, 2023

What is the U.S. 'Title 42' immigration policy and why is it expanding?

The United States announced on Thursday it will extend COVID-19 pandemic-era restrictions, known as Title 42, to expel migrants from Nicaragua, Cuba and Haiti caught crossing the U.S.-Mexico border back to Mexico, a move would block more nationalities from seeking asylum in the United States.

Reuters · Jan 6, 2023

What you need to know about the new program for migrants from Cuba, Haiti and Nicaragua

The Biden administration announced Thursday it will sharply step up the expulsion of migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti who show up illegally at the U.S.-Mexico border. The administration also unveiled a new program to allow as many as 30,000 migrants from those countries to live and work in the…

Miami Herald · Jan 6, 2023

Biden Expands Uniting for Ukraine Private Refugee Sponsorship Model to Include up to 30,000 Migrants Per Month from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti

The move is a step in the right direction. But it has limitations and is combined with harmful "border enforcement" measures.

Reason · Jan 5, 2023

Biden announces major border strategy shift, expands Trump policy

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will unveil a new border strategy Thursday expanding a Trump-era policy that gives border agents the power to turn back migrants without considering their claims for asylum, while also allowing thousands of migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua and Haiti to apply for entry into the U.S.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 5, 2023