Civic leaders hope that in the midst of the turmoil, the country can find a way to reimagine itself for a better future.
Tag: Port-au-Prince (Haiti)
Haiti Names James Solages, a U.S. Citizen, as Assassination Suspect
Haitian officials identified the American suspects as James Solages and Joseph Vincent, both of Haitian descent.
Jovenel Moïse, Haiti’s President, Assassinated in Nighttime Raid
A group of assailants stormed Mr. Moïse’s residence early on Wednesday, shooting him and wounding his wife. The interim prime minister declared a “state of siege.”
At Least Eight Killed in Haiti Prison Break
One of Haiti’s most powerful gang leaders was among the inmates who fled the prison in Port-au-Prince.
Haiti Braces for Unrest as President Moïse Refuses to Step Down
Haiti is “on the verge of explosion,” with many accusing the government of supporting gangs to stay in power as a constitutional crisis looms.
Coronavirus Trickles Into Haiti: ‘This Monster Is Coming Our Way’
The virus has been slow to hit the country. But as laid-off Haitians return from hard-hit areas, doctors are preparing furiously for an outbreak they fear will strain the nation’s threadbare health care system.
Soldier in Haiti Dies After Exchange of Gunfire With Protesting Police
The Ministry of Defense in Haiti said Monday that a soldier had died from wounds suffered during an exchange of gunfire on Sunday with police officers protesting outside army headquarters.
Haiti Protest by Police Erupts in Gunfire
Preparations for Carnival celebrations were interrupted by shots in the capital as officers demanded better pay and denounced the government’s spending priorities.
Weeknight Dinner Around the World
We asked 18 families to show us what they have for dinner on a typical weeknight.
Haitians Furious at Their Government Protest in a Week of Unrest
With thousands marching in the capital, demonstrations have turned into a referendum on the administration of President Jovenel Moïse.