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Haiti unveils election rules, drawing mixed reactions

Élections

Haiti unveils election rules, drawing mixed reactions

Despite international support for Haiti’s electoral process and progress, CEP officials warn that widespread gang control and insecurity in the capital and Artibonite remain the main obstacles to holding elections. The post Haiti unveils election rules, drawing mixed reactions appeared first on The Haitian Times.

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Former 400 Mawozo gang leader sentenced to life for kidnapping 16 US missionaries

Crime & Justice

Former 400 Mawozo gang leader sentenced to life for kidnapping 16 US missionaries

Joly Germine, the imprisoned leader of 400 Mawozo, was sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating the hostage-taking of 16 American missionaries. The sentencing comes as U.S. officials ramp up efforts to target Haitian gang leaders, including Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier. The post Former 400 Mawozo gang leader sentenced to life for kidnapping 16 US missionaries appeared first on The Haitian Times.

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Protests erupt in Port-de-Paix over alleged moto-taxi registration fee 

Crime & Justice

Protests erupt in Port-de-Paix over alleged moto-taxi registration fee 

Port-de-Paix moto-taxi drivers brought the city to a standstill Tuesday, Nov. 25, protesting a rumored $38 ID vest fee. Officials say the vests won’t include a fee and are a security measure to prevent gang infiltration, but drivers disagree as protests continue. The post Protests erupt in Port-de-Paix over alleged moto-taxi registration fee  appeared first on The Haitian Times.

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DR attorney general fast-tracks probe into Haitian student drowning on school trip

Crime & Justice

DR attorney general fast-tracks probe into Haitian student drowning on school trip

Two weeks after Haitian student Stephora Joseph drowned on a school trip in Santiago, the Leonardo da Vinci Institute issued a brief statement offering condolences but no details. Her family, citing extreme negligence and unanswered questions, has filed a formal complaint as calls for accountability grow. The post DR attorney general fast-tracks probe into Haitian student drowning on school trip appeared first on The Haitian Times.

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Thirteen days in Haiti: Quadruplets and collections, shacks and mansions | Part 2

Haiti

Thirteen days in Haiti: Quadruplets and collections, shacks and mansions | Part 2

Editor Fritznel D. Octave takes the pulse of a country living between beauty and breakdown. From flooded coasts to vibrant rural towns, collapsed infrastructure to breathtaking landscapes, this three-part reporter’s notebook captures Haiti’s contradictions through scenes, images and conversations from the ground. The post Thirteen days in Haiti: Quadruplets and collections, shacks and mansions | Part 2 appeared first on The Haitian Times.

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Natcom donates to Haiti’s 2026 World Cup team

Haiti

Natcom donates to Haiti’s 2026 World Cup team

Natcom donated approximately $99,000 to Haiti’s soccer team after securing its ticket for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Haitian federation often lacks the funds needed to ensure players are well prepared for tournaments, so it has been heavily reliant on sponsorships and donations. The post Natcom donates to Haiti’s 2026 World Cup team appeared first on The Haitian Times.

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Thirteen days in Haiti: Notes from a homeland bent, but not broken | Part 1

Haiti

Thirteen days in Haiti: Notes from a homeland bent, but not broken | Part 1

Haitian Times editor Fritznel D. Octave takes the pulse of a country living between beauty and breakdown. From flooded coasts to vibrant rural towns, collapsed infrastructure to breathtaking landscapes, this three-part reporter’s notebook captures Haiti’s contradictions through scenes, images and conversations from the ground. The post Thirteen days in Haiti: Notes from a homeland bent, but not broken | Part 1 appeared first on The Haitian Times.

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