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Haiti: Prominent Journalist Roberson Alphonse Survives Assassination Attempt

Roberson Alphonse, a well-known journalist in Haiti, has survived an assassination attempt after he was shot inside his car on his way to work in Port-au-Prince.

Haiti Gang Crisis: Here’s What to Know About 400 Mawozo Gang

Oct 20, 2022 10:21 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The 400 Mawozo gang is a violent Haitian gang that has taken authority over the roads and communities in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.

Over 100 Haitian Migrants Stranded on Island Near Puerto Rico Being Rescued by U.S. Authorities

Oct 19, 2022 07:43 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Authorities in the United States said more than 100 Haitian migrants had been found on an uninhabited island near Puerto Rico.

US, Canada Send Armored Vehicles to Gang Violence-Ravaged Haiti to Bolster Police Force

Oct 16, 2022 11:22 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As gang violence ravages Haiti, the country is getting help from the United States and Canada, sending armored vehicles and other supplies to its police force.

UN Targets Imposing Sanctions Against Notorious Haiti Gang Leader

Oct 15, 2022 12:55 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Gang violence has taken over much of Haiti. Now, the United Nations (UN) is negotiating a resolution to impose sanctions on one of the country's most notorious gang leaders.

Haiti: The US Sends Assistance, Vows to Pull Visas of Corrupt Haitian Officials; Canada' Carefully Considering' Haiti's Please for Help

Haiti: US Sends Assistance, Vows to Pull Visas of Corrupt Haitian Officials; Canada' Carefully Considering' Haiti's Please for Help

Oct 12, 2022 11:07 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Haiti will receive assistance from the U.S. government in response to the growing crisis. It also vows to pull the corrupt Haitian Officials' visas. Meanwhile, Canada is "carefully considering" their pleas.

Haiti: U.N. Chief Supports Rapid Armed Force in the Country to Reclaim Control From Haitian Gangs

Oct 09, 2022 11:57 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The U.N. chief has supported the request of Haiti for immediate deployment of an armed force in the country to take back control of its areas from Haitian gangs.

Haiti Economy Appears Close to Collapse as Violence Soars, Nation at Breaking Point

Oct 05, 2022 07:37 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Haiti's economy reportedly started to be downright dysfunctional last month after Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced that fuel subsidies would be removed, which caused prices to double.

Haiti Gang Violence, Protests Engulf Nation; Joe Biden Aide Saying Strikes Financed by Economic Actors

Sep 19, 2022 10:53 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Haiti gang violence has spread from the poorest slums of the nation to the country's capital, with up to 200 gangs taking territory in Port-au-Prince.

Haiti: Journalists Fatally Shot, Bodies Burned While Reporting on Violence

Sep 14, 2022 12:10 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Two Haitian journalists were killed while reporting violence in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, on Sunday.

Dominican Republic Luis Abinader Bars Haiti's Ex-Leader From His Country as Tensions Between 2 Countries Rise

Sep 09, 2022 02:16 AM EDT By Mary Webber

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader has restricted the entry of ex-interim prime minister of Haiti, Claude Joseph, into his country as tensions between the two nations rise.

Florida: Sniper Rifles, More Dangerous Guns Being Smuggled to Haiti at Alarming Rate

Aug 17, 2022 08:29 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Gang violence is on the rise in Haiti, throwing the country into chaos, and Florida guns may be helping destabilize the country even more. According to U.S. investigators, there is an increase in the amount and caliber of weapons being smuggled from Florida.

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