Oct 14 Haitian gang alliance makes demands in contest with government over power By Dánica Coto, Associated Press A standoff between a powerful gang federation and Haiti’s government is testing how much power both sides wield and threatens to further derail a paralyzed country where millions of people are struggling to find fuel and water. Continue reading
Oct 12 U.S. to pull visas of Haitian officials involved with criminal organizations, send humanitarian assistance By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Senior U.S. officials say the U.S. government will revoke visas from current and former Haitian government officials involved with criminal organizations. Continue reading
Oct 10 U.N. considers foreign troop deployment as ‘last resort’ for Haiti crisis By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The United Nations Security Council is evaluating options including the immediate activation of foreign troops to help free Haiti from the grip of gangs that has caused a scarcity of fuel, water and other basic supplies. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch 5:57 Moise assassination may be linked to what he knew about Haitian drugs, arms trafficking By Nick Schifrin, Morgan Till It has been five months since gunmen assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise. Authorities have arrested 45 people, but have charged none of them with a crime. This weekend, The New York Times detailed a possible motive for the assassination. Nick… Continue watching