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Haiti Stops Flights to Nicaragua To Curb Migration Crisis as Daniel Ortega Continues Weaponizing Migrants Vs. US

Haiti has announced that it will suspend all flights to Nicaragua following reports that the Daniel Ortega regime is using charter flights to send Haitian migrants to the US.

Nicaragua Helping Fuel Migrant Crisis by 'Weaponizing' Haitian Migrants as Leverage Against US

Oct 24, 2023 09:54 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The US is getting overwhelmed by migrants and it seems that Daniel Ortega's government in Nicaragua is making things worse as he weaponizes planes full of Haitian migrants.

Dominican Republic Rejects Scrutiny on Deportations of Haitian Migrants

Nov 21, 2022 10:48 PM EST By Mary Webber

The Dominican Republic slams criticisms of its deportations of Haitian migrants. It even said that its government "profusely rejects" scrutiny of its migration crackdowns.

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.

Haiti: 17 Migrants Dead After Boat Turns Over in the Bahamas During Human Smuggling Attempt

Jul 24, 2022 09:16 PM EDT By Rick Martin

At least 17 migrants from Haiti died when a boat capsized off the Bahamas coast early Sunday in a human trafficking attempt.

Puerto Rico: 27 Haitian Migrants Stuck on Deserted Island Rescued by U.S. Coast Guard

Jun 23, 2022 02:27 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The U.S. Coast Guard has recently rescued 27 individuals from the rocky cliffs of an uninhabited island between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Joe Biden Blasted by Kevin McCarthy Over Horse-Mounted Border Patrol Agents Punishment: 'Agents Deserve a President Who Will Support Them'

Jun 16, 2022 03:23 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

Rep. Kevin McCarthy slammed Pres. Joe Biden over reports of punishing the horse-mounted Border Patrol agents who were falsely accused of "whipping" Haitian migrants.

DHS to Punish Horse-Mounted Border Patrol Agents Accused of 'Whipping' Haitian Migrants

Jun 15, 2022 07:11 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will discipline the horse-mounted border patrol agents who were accused of "whipping" Haitian migrants last September.

More Than 170 Haitian Migrants Arrived in the Florida Keys in Overloaded Sailboat, Coast Guard Says

Jan 11, 2022 07:37 AM EST By Jess Smith

Another group of Haitian migrants has made its way through the Florida Straits for the third time in many months.

Border Patrol Agents Arrested Haitian Migrants After Landing on Florida Beach

Oct 27, 2021 11:32 PM EDT By Mary Webber

U.S. Border Patrol agents had arrested 21 Haitian migrants, including men, women, and children on Wednesday after landing at a South Florida beach.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Vows to Hire Horse-Mounted Border Patrol Agents Who Will Be Fired by Pres. Joe Biden

Sep 26, 2021 10:31 PM EDT By Mary Webber

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vowed to hire the horse-mounted Border Patrol agents who the Biden administration may fire amid the recent developments at the border.

Biden Administration Suspends Use of Horses by Border Patrol Agents Amid Outrage

Sep 23, 2021 09:52 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The Biden administration has halted the use of horses by Border Patrol agents in Del Rio, Texas following outrage over the aggressive tactics they employed to disperse Haitian migrants.

Biden Administration Eyes Guantanamo Bay in Cuba to Hold Migrants, Says Guards Must Speak Haitian Creole, Spanish

Sep 23, 2021 05:37 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The Biden administration is seeking a private contractor to run a migrant detention facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, with a requirement that some of its personnel speak Spanish and Haitian Creole.