Haiti.
country in the Caribbean Sea
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Trump made statements on immigration, preferring Denmark, targeting Ossoff over Haiti legislation, and citing Libya as undesirable.Some support2 reports
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Army deployed to guard the land border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic amid heightened security concerns.Some support3 reports
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The Supreme Court issued a decision allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals.Well supported46 reports6 developments inside
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The international community, including the UN and the Dominican Republic, has responded to the deepening security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti by authorizing a Gang Suppression Force.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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The Dominican Republic declared Haitian gangs as terrorist organizations and increased security near the border.Some support1 report
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El Salvador has launched a military operation in Haiti, while President Bukele demands the release of hostages held by Haitian gangs.Well supported44 reports
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The Inter-American Development Bank organized a regional dialogue in Haiti, while another dialogue was also organized in Panama.Some support1 report
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Former Haitian leaders Michel Martelly and Evans Paul, along with the Bank of the Republic of Haiti, are noted.Some support2 reports
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Political instability and humanitarian crisis erupt in Haiti following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.Well supported9 reports8 developments inside
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Ariel Henry resigned as Prime Minister in Haiti, and Salvadoran personnel disappeared in Croix-des-Bouquets.Some support1 report
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Rainfall is affecting Eastern Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Bahamas, and Haiti.Some support1 report
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Faith leader documents how immigration policy is affecting family support networks in Minneapolis and Philadelphia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A US family member experiences financial strain impacting a cousin residing in Haiti.Some support1 report
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Haitian community organizations were noted in Colorado, Boston, and Florida.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Trump criticized Somalia's perceived state while immigration policy affected both Somalia and Haiti, linking Minnesota issues to Somalia.Some support1 report
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Benedict XVI invoked Mary's protection after an earthquake, and Pope Pius XII named Mary patroness of Haiti.Some support1 report
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The Prime Minister of Haiti, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, addressed the security crisis while Carlos Ruiz Massieu highlighted issues with GSF deployment.Some support4 reports
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State authority in Kenya is being questioned amid violent disruptions, which NCCK compared to Haiti's situation.Well supported4 reports2 developments inside
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Arms supplied to Haiti via Cayman Islands, with payments processed through Citibank, while IRI tracked political figures.Some support1 report
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The UN Security Council authorized the deployment of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) to assist local police in Haiti.Well supported10 reports3 developments inside
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Gangs in Haiti are adapting their tactics in response to ongoing security crackdowns.Some support1 report
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Urged support for the Cuban people seeking regime change, while discussing bilateral issues including coordinated efforts on Ebola, alongside the situation in Haiti.Some support2 reports
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Regional concerns are mounting regarding humanitarian pressures and security crises affecting Cuba, Haiti, and the wider Caribbean region.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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DHS is targeting illegal aliens originating from both Haiti and Cuba.Some support5 reports
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GSF deployment called to aid Haitian authorities amid severe gang attacks in Kenscoff and Port-au-Prince.Some support4 reports3 developments inside
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Haitian National Police are operating with the new Gang Suppression Force amid severe gang violence, with Artibonite being an affected department.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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In Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, the central government has lost control, and the city is now largely governed by various armed groups.Well supported16 reports1 development inside
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The Dominican Republic and Haiti established a partnership focused on cooperation, trade, regional security challenges, and critical minerals.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Luis Abinader chairs the national security council as a crackdown targets migrants originating from Haiti.Some support1 report
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Experts from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime traveled to Haiti.Some support8 reports
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Haitian gangs launched an attack against El Salvadoran soldiers.Some support14 reports
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A 2010 newspaper report in Mumbai detailed US policy surrounding Haitian elections and US campaigns aimed at destabilizing Iran.Some support1 report
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Erik Prince's company Vectus Global operates in Haiti and Ecuador, linking private contractors to Donald Trump and State Department officials.Some support3 reports
Earlier this month
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Mark Green seeks to help America compete against the CCP, while Dolly Parton's associates run a security firm in Haiti.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Dolly Parton's family network facilitated an arms deal in Haiti.Some support1 report
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Luis Abinader discussed regional conflicts and organized crime involving Cuba and Haiti.Some support1 report
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Haitian and Jamaican flavors are now being brought to North Texas.Some support1 report
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Multiple natives from Haiti, Jamaica, and El Salvador were indicted for voting fraud in New Bern, NC, involving federal agents.Some support1 report
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The United Nations adopts a sanctions regime renewal and calls for action against the influx of illicit weapons in Haiti.Some support5 reports
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The capital city of Port-au-Prince is currently under gang control, while the UN monitors the resulting humanitarian crisis and violence.Well supported20 reports10 developments inside
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Rob West discussed a nonprofit restaurant in Times Square, while Graham worked in the financial district and traveled to Haiti.Some support1 report
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Myrlande Constant, an artist from Haiti, maintained an atelier in Port-au-Prince before traveling to London.Some support1 report
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A contractor named Seaver was performing contract security work in Haiti in early October 2026.Some support2 reports
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Provides a front-line update on the situation in Haiti.Some support1 report
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Colombia, Haiti, and Cuba are geographically situated in the Caribbean region, with Andrew Holness calling Cuba the country's closest neighbor.Some support1 report
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Immigration crackdown threatens TPS for Haitian workers in New York.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
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Humanitarian organization services expanded to regions in Africa and Haiti.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Michelle Obama supports Girls Opportunity Alliance, which aids adolescent girls in Haiti and other regions.Some support1 report
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Capellán called for economic integration between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, while Grupo M operates near the border.Some support1 report
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Global powers are competing for regional influence in the Hispaniola region, where the Dominican Republic holds the eastern part of the shared island.Some support1 report
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An organization provides support to immigrants in the state of Maryland.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Acute food insecurity, water crisis, and regional fragility are straining stability across Latin America, affecting countries like Colombia, Cuba, and Haiti.Some support1 report4 developments inside
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A survey analyzing democracy trends across the Americas found Haiti scores low on tradeoffs compared to Latin America.Some support1 report
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International aid grants are being implemented by Counterpart International and Food for Progress across several nations.Some support1 report
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The Haitian administration is accused of lacking willingness for free and fair elections and increasing executive control over the electoral council.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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The Haitian government pledges neutrality in the electoral process and instructs cabinet members to demonstrate impartiality.Some support1 report
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Firearms are being trafficked across the border, specifically smuggled from South Florida to Haiti.Well supported4 reports
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Sri Lankan troops were deployed to Haiti for security, and Frances Harrison gathered evidence on war crimes in Sri Lanka.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Nenel Cassy allegedly supported armed men for political interests in Haiti.Some support3 reports
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Haitians are finding work and community in Immokalee, where Catholic Charities is operating.Some support1 report
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Explainers that pass through Haiti
Haiti is a step on the way to someone else- Gang violence fuels institutional collapse in HaitiInstitutional collapse and humanitarian crisis strain Government of HaitiReported
- How will the gang violence and resulting humanitarian crisis affect the United Nations?Scale of Haitian crisis strains UN operational capacityIncludes Brind's reasoning
Around Haiti this week
News at the entities that move Haiti most-
White House TransactionalArchbishop Jeffrey Grob met with President Donald Trump at the White House while writing from the Dominican Republic.Moves Haiti
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Donald Trump StructuralTrump, Hegseth, and Bessent discuss threats and escalation against Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz.Moves Haiti
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supreme court StructuralSuzy Whitty, a former Royal Australian Navy member, represented clients in the Supreme Court.Moves Haiti
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Dominican Republic OperationalGonzalez ran a scheme in Massachusetts, paying Daniels for marriages and using proceeds to buy real estate in the Dominican Republic.Moves Haiti
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United Nations OperationalThe UAE nominated Lana Zaki Nusseibeh for UN, and Péter Magyar was elected prime minister of Hungary.Moves Haiti
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El Salvador OperationalDonald Trump welcomed Nayib Bukele and praised his governance in El Salvador.Moves Haiti
Connections
The 40 strongest of 907, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ouest Structural
Ouest functions as a department within the geopolitical state of Haiti.
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White House Transactional
The White House formally ended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) protections afforded to Haiti.
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Dominican Republic Operational
The relationship is defined by active, complex, and often strained cross-border interactions involving migration flows, security spillover, and diplomatic coordination.
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United Nations Operational
The UN actively monitors, provides humanitarian aid, and supports security missions in Haiti during a severe crisis.
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El Salvador Operational
El Salvador has deployed military and special forces into Haiti to counter gang violence and conduct rescue missions for its citizens.
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TPS Structural
The TPS program's existence and function are contingent upon the crisis and instability conditions within Haiti.
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Jovenel Moïse Structural
Jovenel Moïse held the formal office of President and head of state of Haiti.
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DHS Structural
DHS regulates the Temporary Protected Status and deportation policies for migrants originating from Haiti based on geopolitical conditions.
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Port-au-Prince Structural
Port-au-Prince serves as the designated capital and administrative center of Haiti.
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Donald Trump Structural
Trump's administration formally regulated the status of Haitian migrants by revoking Temporary Protected Status and ending legal protections.
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senate Structural
The U.S. Senate holds the legislative authority required to approve or extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals.
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GSF Operational
GSF is actively deployed in Haiti as an international security mission to combat gang violence and acute insecurity.
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Carlos Ruiz Massieu Structural
Carlos Ruiz Massieu serves as the UN Special Representative and top official mandated to address issues within Haiti.
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Organization of American States Structural
OAS provides formal political, financial, and technical support and monitors the critical situation in Haiti.
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Kenscoff Structural
Kenscoff is formally recognized as a commune or municipality located within the geopolitical state of Haiti.
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Nayib Bukele Operational
Nayib Bukele is actively deploying military forces and issuing political demands within Haiti.
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supreme court Structural
The Supreme Court exercises formal judicial authority over the Temporary Protected Status of Haitian nationals.
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António Guterres Operational
António Guterres actively engages with Haiti by visiting, condemning violence, and reporting on the ongoing humanitarian and political crises.
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Joseph Transactional
Joseph successfully immigrated from Haiti to the United States.
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Colombia Operational
Colombian military and diplomatic agents were involved in the assassination plot against the Haitian president, leading to diplomatic actions and ongoing support for veterans.
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UNICEF Operational
UNICEF actively provides humanitarian aid, intervention, and supplies in Haiti to respond to ongoing crises.
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Artibonite Structural
Artibonite is a department and province located within the borders of Haiti.
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Elena Kagan Structural
Kagan's judicial opinions and rulings directly regulate the temporary protected status and policy regarding Haitian migrants.
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Nanuet Structural
Nanuet's care facilities rely on a labor supply of caregivers originating from Haiti.
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Haitian National Police Structural
The Haitian National Police operates as the mandated law enforcement and security institution within the geopolitical boundaries of Haiti.
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Alix Didier Fils-Aimé Structural
Alix Didier Fils-Aimé serves as the Prime Minister and leader of Haiti's transitional government.
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Ed Markey Operational
Ed Markey actively advocates for and introduces legislation to secure Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals.
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District of Columbia Structural
The judicial and administrative functions of the District of Columbia are actively involved in legal proceedings concerning the Temporary Protected Status of Haitian nationals.
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United Nations Security Council Structural
The UNSC exercises formal regulatory and oversight authority over Haiti, issuing mandates and sanctions in response to its security crisis.
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The Global Initiative actively monitors, analyzes, and advises on the security and political situation within Haiti.
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New York City Operational
The city of New York relies on the economic and social contributions of Haitian immigrants, while its policies impact Haiti.
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Saint-Domingue Structural
Haiti is the direct historical and political successor entity that emerged from the colonial structure of Saint-Domingue.
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ICE Operational
ICE actively targets, arrests, and tracks individuals originating from Haiti as part of immigration enforcement operations.
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Jamaica Operational
Jamaica actively contributes military personnel and troops to multinational forces deployed in Haiti for gang suppression and assistance.
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DHS exercises regulatory and enforcement authority over the immigration status of individuals from Haiti.
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Caribbean Community Structural
Haiti is a member state of the Caribbean Community, which provides regional support and monitors its political and security crises.
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Congress Structural
The U.S. Congress establishes, regulates, and oversees the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program, which provides legal residency protection for individuals from Haiti.
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Ohio Operational
Haitian migration to Ohio is driven by conditions in Haiti and is subject to state policies regarding labor and immigration enforcement.
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New York Operational
Haitian migrants provide essential labor to New York, while U.S. immigration policy and international attention impact Haiti's stability.
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Brian Mast Operational
Brian Mast is functionally involved in Haiti due to the country's crisis, including visits and leading oversight delegations.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
39 events- Trump made statements on immigration, preferring Denmark, targeting Ossoff over Haiti legislation, and citing Libya as undesirable.
- Army deployed to guard the land border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic amid heightened security concerns.
- The Dominican Republic declared Haitian gangs as terrorist organizations and increased security near the border.
- El Salvador has launched a military operation in Haiti, while President Bukele demands the release of hostages held by Haitian gangs.
- The Inter-American Development Bank organized a regional dialogue in Haiti, while another dialogue was also organized in Panama.
- Former Haitian leaders Michel Martelly and Evans Paul, along with the Bank of the Republic of Haiti, are noted.
- Ariel Henry resigned as Prime Minister in Haiti, and Salvadoran personnel disappeared in Croix-des-Bouquets.
- Rainfall is affecting Eastern Cuba, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Bahamas, and Haiti.
- Faith leader documents how immigration policy is affecting family support networks in Minneapolis and Philadelphia.
- A US family member experiences financial strain impacting a cousin residing in Haiti.
- Trump criticized Somalia's perceived state while immigration policy affected both Somalia and Haiti, linking Minnesota issues to Somalia.
- Benedict XVI invoked Mary's protection after an earthquake, and Pope Pius XII named Mary patroness of Haiti.
- Arms supplied to Haiti via Cayman Islands, with payments processed through Citibank, while IRI tracked political figures.
- Gangs in Haiti are adapting their tactics in response to ongoing security crackdowns.
- DHS is targeting illegal aliens originating from both Haiti and Cuba.
- The Dominican Republic and Haiti established a partnership focused on cooperation, trade, regional security challenges, and critical minerals.
- Luis Abinader chairs the national security council as a crackdown targets migrants originating from Haiti.
- Experts from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime traveled to Haiti.
- Haitian gangs launched an attack against El Salvadoran soldiers.
- A 2010 newspaper report in Mumbai detailed US policy surrounding Haitian elections and US campaigns aimed at destabilizing Iran.
- Mark Green seeks to help America compete against the CCP, while Dolly Parton's associates run a security firm in Haiti.
- Dolly Parton's family network facilitated an arms deal in Haiti.
- Luis Abinader discussed regional conflicts and organized crime involving Cuba and Haiti.
- Haitian and Jamaican flavors are now being brought to North Texas.
- Multiple natives from Haiti, Jamaica, and El Salvador were indicted for voting fraud in New Bern, NC, involving federal agents.
- The United Nations adopts a sanctions regime renewal and calls for action against the influx of illicit weapons in Haiti.
- Rob West discussed a nonprofit restaurant in Times Square, while Graham worked in the financial district and traveled to Haiti.
- Myrlande Constant, an artist from Haiti, maintained an atelier in Port-au-Prince before traveling to London.
- A contractor named Seaver was performing contract security work in Haiti in early October 2026.
- Provides a front-line update on the situation in Haiti.
- Colombia, Haiti, and Cuba are geographically situated in the Caribbean region, with Andrew Holness calling Cuba the country's closest neighbor.
- Michelle Obama supports Girls Opportunity Alliance, which aids adolescent girls in Haiti and other regions.
- Capellán called for economic integration between the Dominican Republic and Haiti, while Grupo M operates near the border.
- Global powers are competing for regional influence in the Hispaniola region, where the Dominican Republic holds the eastern part of the shared island.
- A survey analyzing democracy trends across the Americas found Haiti scores low on tradeoffs compared to Latin America.
- International aid grants are being implemented by Counterpart International and Food for Progress across several nations.
- The Haitian government pledges neutrality in the electoral process and instructs cabinet members to demonstrate impartiality.
- Nenel Cassy allegedly supported armed men for political interests in Haiti.
- Haitians are finding work and community in Immokalee, where Catholic Charities is operating.
September 2026
4 events- The Prime Minister of Haiti, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, addressed the security crisis while Carlos Ruiz Massieu highlighted issues with GSF deployment.
- Regional concerns are mounting regarding humanitarian pressures and security crises affecting Cuba, Haiti, and the wider Caribbean region.
- Acute food insecurity, water crisis, and regional fragility are straining stability across Latin America, affecting countries like Colombia, Cuba, and Haiti.
- Sri Lankan troops were deployed to Haiti for security, and Frances Harrison gathered evidence on war crimes in Sri Lanka.
August 2026
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July 2026
5 events- The UN Security Council authorized the deployment of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) to assist local police in Haiti.
- Haitian National Police are operating with the new Gang Suppression Force amid severe gang violence, with Artibonite being an affected department.
- Erik Prince's company Vectus Global operates in Haiti and Ecuador, linking private contractors to Donald Trump and State Department officials.
- The capital city of Port-au-Prince is currently under gang control, while the UN monitors the resulting humanitarian crisis and violence.
- Immigration crackdown threatens TPS for Haitian workers in New York.
June 2026
9 events- The Supreme Court issued a decision allowing the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals.
- The international community, including the UN and the Dominican Republic, has responded to the deepening security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti by authorizing a Gang Suppression Force.
- Political instability and humanitarian crisis erupt in Haiti following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
- Haitian community organizations were noted in Colorado, Boston, and Florida.
- State authority in Kenya is being questioned amid violent disruptions, which NCCK compared to Haiti's situation.
- Urged support for the Cuban people seeking regime change, while discussing bilateral issues including coordinated efforts on Ebola, alongside the situation in Haiti.
- In Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, the central government has lost control, and the city is now largely governed by various armed groups.
- Humanitarian organization services expanded to regions in Africa and Haiti.
- The Haitian administration is accused of lacking willingness for free and fair elections and increasing executive control over the electoral council.