Category Haiti

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – MAY 21: Vicki Rosenthal and others protest in front of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office in Broward county to urge the Department of Homeland Security to extend Temporary Protected…

Overview: A lineup of musicians and media personalities gathered in Brooklyn to discuss Konpa’s origins and impact as a way to mark Haitian Konpa Day, July 26. BROOKLYN, NY — Lakòl made a huge splash when its “Ole, Ole” Konpa…

Overview: A South Florida businessman was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison after admitting he laundered fraudulent COVID-19 relief funds that U.S. prosecutors said helped finance the conspiracy to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Keegan Harricharan is among several…

Overview: Montreal’s Haïti en Folie festival launched its 20th edition on July 23, drawing hundreds of attendees. The milestone year coincides with Haiti’s return to the FIFA World Cup after 52 years and the 222nd anniversary of Haitian independence, though…

Overview: Following a June 25 Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, immigrant communities in New Bedford, Massachusetts are grappling with job losses, fear of deportation, and uncertainty. The ruling also…

Overview: The U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force has asked the Security Council to extend its mandate through September 2028, presenting its first detailed roadmap to help Haiti reduce gang control, secure key infrastructure, and strengthen national security institutions. The plan outlines…

Overview: American authorities have informed Haiti that deportation flights carrying former Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries are expected to begin after July 24, with two flights per week, transporting about 250 people in total. Haitian migration officials say they are…

Overview: Former Haitian President Michel Joseph Martelly appeared before an investigating judge Monday as a witness in the five-year investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. His testimony is part of a renewed judicial effort to advance one of…

Overview: The U.S. envoy to the United Nations says the U.S. government plans to stop violent gangs in Haiti from profiting off social media, where gang leaders celebrate killings, issue threats and recruit children. Mike Waltz called the practice “incredibly…

Overview: Spain substitute Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to beat defending champion Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup final. Spain dominated possession and shot attempts while Messi and Argentina battled to force extra time before Torres’ late strike…