Beyond the US election: Seven stories that shaped the Americas in 2024 The region has faced economic crises, a disputed vote in Venezuela, gangs in Haiti and cartel violence in Mexico. Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2024
Port-au-Prince sees 'unprecedented' displacement as gang violence escalates More than 40,000 people fled their homes in Port-au-Prince in the space of just ten days this month, according to the International Organization for Migration. The Haitian capital is witnessing a spike in gang violence despite the presence of a multinational security mission. Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2024
Haiti Council Criticizes Macron's 'Total Morons' Remark French President Macron's criticism of Haiti's leaders sparks diplomatic tensions amid political instability and historical grievances. Top News · Nov 25, 2024
Haiti summons French ambassador after Macron called its leaders ‘morons’ Government protests ‘unfriendly and inappropriate’ comments by French president caught on camera The Guardian - US · Nov 22, 2024
US Airlines Jets Hit By Bullets Over Haiti, Flights Suspended US airlines face gunfire damage in Haiti, leading to flight suspensions amid escalating gang violence. New prime minister aims to restore democracy and sec... Top News · Nov 12, 2024
Haiti Airport Closed After Gangs Shoot Landing Airplane Haiti's main airport closure amid gang violence and political unrest highlights challenges facing the country. Top News · Nov 12, 2024
Haiti's main airport and capital frozen after a day of violence Haiti’s main airport has remained closed a day after violence erupted as a new prime minister took office in a politically tumultuous transition The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
New Haiti PM Sworn In, Promising To 'Restore Security' Businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aime was sworn in as Haiti's new prime minister on Monday, promising to restore security and tackle gang violence in the crisis-wracked country. International Business Times · Nov 11, 2024
Spirit Airlines Plane Hit By Gunfire Over Haiti's Capital Spirit Airlines plane hit by gunfire in Haiti, leading to flight suspensions amid gang activity and political turmoil. Top News · Nov 11, 2024
Flight attendant injured as Spirit airlines flight hit by bullets coming in to land at Port-au-Prince The attendant was grazed by a bullet, according to reports The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024
Haiti swears in new PM as gunfire at airport hits flight from US Haiti’s main international airport closes after bullets hit Spirit flight, hours before new prime minister takes office. Al Jazeera · Nov 11, 2024
Haiti Presidential Council Fires Prime Minister, Appoints Businessman In New Blow To Stabilization Process In a dramatic political shift, Haiti's presidential council fires Prime Minister Garry Conille amid ongoing instability, appointing businessman Didier Fils-Aimé to replace him. Latin Times · Nov 11, 2024
Haiti's transitional council fires interim PM Conille amid internal power struggle A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a decree removing interim Prime Minister Garry Conille and replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job. Radio France Internationale · Nov 11, 2024
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille Removed From Office Haiti's transitionary council replaces Prime Minister Conille amid deep political unrest and violence. Top News · Nov 11, 2024
International Business Times · Nov 10, 2024 Haiti Governing Council Moves To Replace PM In Power Struggle Haiti's transitional council has moved to replace Prime Minister Garry Conille, according to an official gazette bulletin seen Sunday by AFP, as a power struggle threatens to plunge the crisis-wracked nation into fresh chaos.
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024 Haiti replaces prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition process A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a degree firing the country’s interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job
The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2024 ‘It’s indescribable’: the hospital on the frontline of Haiti’s devastating gang war Doctors in Port-au-Prince try to save lives as the bloodshed accelerates in the face of a powerless international security force
The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024 Haiti's Justice Ministry warns of threats against prime minister and his Cabinet Haiti’s Justice Ministry has called for a boost in security for Prime Minister Garry Conille and other Cabinet officials in response to unspecified threats that they could be targeted by malicious parties
The Guardian - US · Oct 16, 2024 Haiti residents fear ‘fate is in God’s hands’ after gang commits worst mass killing in decades The 3 October rampage in Pont-Sondé has led to entreaties for international support before gangs make their next move
The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024 Kenya and Haiti urge partners to boost support for peacekeeping mission amid a funding shortfall The leaders of Kenya and Haiti are urging international partners to honor their commitment to the U.N.-backed peacekeeping mission in Haiti, saying the mission needs more resources and that its budget will run out in March 2025
Top News · Oct 7, 2024 Haiti Gang Attack Displaces Thousands, Sparks International Outrage Discover the aftermath of a deadly gang attack in central Haiti, leading to displacement and a call for justice amidst escalating violence.
The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2024 Over 6,000 people in Haiti leave their homes after gang attack killed dozens The U.N.'s migration agency says nearly 6,300 people have fled their homes in the aftermath of an attack in central Haiti by heavily armed gang members that killed at least 70 people
Top News · Oct 4, 2024 70 Killed In Gang Attack In Central Haiti Tragic gang attack in Pont Sondé, Haiti, leaves 70 dead, including infants, prompting international calls for justice and support.
International Business Times · Oct 4, 2024 Haiti Reeling After 70 Killed In Gang Attack The Haitian government has deployed specialist anti-gang police units, it said Friday, after an apparent massacre northwest of Port-au-Prince that the United Nations said left at least 70 dead.
France 24 · Oct 3, 2024 Top Haiti officials guilty of corruption, anti-graft agency says Haiti's political stability was dealt another blow on Wednesday when the country's Unit for Combating Corruption published a report accusing three members of the island's transitional presidential council of demanding over $750,000 in bribes, further chiselling away trust in the council.