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Caribbean April 25, 2024

Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti as country continues to face deadly gang violence

Ariel Henry resigned on Thursday as prime minister of Haiti as the country faces rampant gang violence that has killed or injured more than 2,500 people.

Caribbean April 23, 2024

Haitian officials scramble to impose security measures with council inauguration imminent

A transitional council in Haiti in charge of selecting a new cabinet and PM says members must be sworn in at Haiti’s National Palace; gangs control most of the surrounding area.

Dominican Republic April 19, 2024

Dominican soldier arrested for raping 14-year-old Haitian girl during migrant sweep

A Dominican soldier identified as Paulino de la Cruz has been arrested under suspicion he raped a 14-year-old Haitian girl while tasked with searching for illegal immigrants.

Caribbean April 12, 2024

Transitional council to select new Haitian prime minister is formed

The transitional council tasked with selecting Haiti's next prime minister, following the exile of incumbent Ariel Henry, was officially established Friday.

Cruises April 11, 2024

Florida man believes son is alive after jumping off cruise ship: report

Francel Parker, the father of 20-year-old Levion Parker, believes his "master diver" son survived after leaping from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship almost 60 miles from shore.

Caribbean April 9, 2024

Food aid arrives in Haiti after police recover hijacked cargo ship

Haitians continue to suffer under extreme gang violence, internal displacements and food shortages as humanitarian aid groups work to deliver food supplies to Haiti.

Caribbean April 8, 2024

Haitian police notch rare win against gangs after reclaiming hijacked ship

Haiti's National Police agency has reported the reclamation of a hijacked cargo ship carrying large amounts of rice following a five-hour gunfight with gang members.

World April 6, 2024

US organization operates one of the last medical clinics in Haitian capital amid spiraling violence

Partners In Development continues to operate in Port-au-Prince despite ongoing gang violence. Their GP sees around 60 patients a day. The organization has been in Haiti since the early 90s.

Caribbean April 3, 2024

Haitian gangs loot national library amid spiraling violence that has forced thousands to flee capital city

Armed gangs in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince have looted a national library, putting historical documents in jeopardy as the country spirals further in violence.

Caribbean April 2, 2024

Over 53,000 Haitians flee capital in weeks following gang takeover

Some 53,125 people fled Port-au-Prince, Haiti's predominantly gang-run capital, between March 8 and 27, according to a United Nations report.

Florida April 1, 2024

Floridians worry about relatives in Haiti as gang-dominated chaos rages on

Floridians with family and friends stuck in Haiti are expressing concern over their loved ones' precarious situation, arguing they're effectively being held hostage by ongoing violence.