Haitis

Haiti’s Presidential Council Sworn in as Prime Minister Resigns: A New Era of Governing Begins

by

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – The Caribbean nation of Haiti is embarking on a new chapter in its governance as a presidential council is sworn in, while the prime minister resigns. This shift in leadership comes at a critical time for the beleaguered nation, as it grapples with ongoing political turmoil and social unrest. The newly established transitional council has been tasked with the crucial responsibility of selecting new leaders for Haiti, a nation plagued by economic …

Read more

**Escape**: Thousands Flee Haiti’s Capital Amid Surge in Gang Violence – UN Report

by

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Over 33,000 individuals have fled Haiti’s capital in the past two weeks, seeking refuge from escalating gang violence, according to the latest report from the U.N.’s International Organization for Migration. Most of the displaced population has migrated to the southern region of Haiti, where conditions are relatively more peaceful compared to the turmoil in Port-au-Prince, home to an estimated 3 million residents. The ongoing attacks and widespread insecurity have forced an increasing …

Read more

**Haiti’s Airport Seized by Gangs, City in Crisis: Vigilantes Take Matters Into Their Own Hands**

by

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – An eerie calm envelops the wide road leading to Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport. What once was a bustling thoroughfare now lies deserted, with only wisps of smoke rising from burning trash heaps, casting a bitter pall over the air. Escalating violence driven by criminal groups has plunged the capital city into chaos, targeting vital institutions like the airport, police stations, and government buildings. This wave of coordinated attacks, culminating in the …

Read more

Barbeque Bloodbath: Inside the Reign of Haiti’s Violent Strongman, Jimmy Chérizier

by

Port-au-Prince, Haiti– Amid escalating violence and political turmoil, the Haitian landscape is dominated by the presence of Jimmy Chérizier, a former police officer turned gangster known as “Barbeque.” The nickname, he claims, stems from his mother’s fried chicken business in the slums of Port-au-Prince, but critics argue it symbolizes the brutal massacres he orchestrated from 2018 to 2020, leaving a trail of death and destruction. Chérizier, clad in a bulletproof vest, has embraced a violent …

Read more

**Resignation**: Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry Agrees to Step Down After Mounting Pressure and Violence – What Happens Next?

by

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced his resignation amidst mounting pressure and escalating violence in the country. The decision comes following a meeting of regional leaders in Jamaica aimed at discussing a political transition in Haiti. Henry, currently stranded in Puerto Rico due to armed gangs preventing his return, made a video address urging Haitians to stay calm. He expressed gratitude to the Haitian people for the opportunity to serve and …

Read more

Gangs Storm Haiti’s Main Airport – Shocking Details Inside!

by

Port-au-Prince, Haiti – Heavily armed gangs in Haiti tried to seize control of the main international airport on Monday, engaging in gun battles with police and soldiers in a violent outburst that also saw a mass escape from the country’s largest prisons. Following the airport assault, an armed gang also targeted Haiti’s police academy, where hundreds of cadets are trained and were able to repel the attackers with reinforcements. The Toussaint Louverture International Airport was …

Read more

Haiti’s Government in Crisis: Gang Violence Takes Over Port-au-Prince, Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s Future at Stake

by

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – From above, Haiti’s capital city still looks serene, with its white-washed homes perched on steep green hills overlooking a sparkling bay. However, stepping onto its cracked streets requires a careful calculation of risk and reward. Ruthless gangs have established a stranglehold on the city, terrorizing the population, dividing neighborhoods into warring criminal territories, and isolating Haiti’s international port from the rest of the country. Online videos showcasing torture, posted by gangs to …

Read more

Indicted for Assassination: Haiti’s President’s Wife and Former Prime Minister Face Serious Charges in Murder Plot

by

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – A judge in Haiti overseeing the investigation of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has indicted several high-profile figures, including the late president’s widow, Martine Moïse. The indictments are expected to further destabilize the already volatile situation in Haiti, as the country grapples with a surge in gang violence and continues to recover from violent protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. In a 122-page report, nearly 50 suspects, including …

Read more