Haiti’s upcoming constitutional referendum: A controversial process amid political and security crisis

Haiti’s proposed constitutional referendum is moving forward despite opposition, security concerns, and a history of low voter turnout. As the country marks the 38th anniversary of its 1987 Constitution, critics warn that the initiative lacks legitimacy and could deepen political instability. The post Haiti’s upcoming constitutional referendum: A controversial process amid political and security crisis appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s upcoming constitutional referendum: A controversial process amid political and security crisis was first posted on April 1, 2025 […]

2025-04-01

Haiti Politics

Canada sanctions ex-Haitian officials, gang leader amid surging violence

Ottawa’s latest sanctions against Haitian individuals—its first in months—underscore renewed concern over growing gang influence but stop short of introducing any new measures to combat the worsening violence. The post Canada sanctions ex-Haitian officials, gang leader amid surging violence appeared first on The Haitian Times. Canada sanctions ex-Haitian officials, gang leader amid surging violence was first posted on April 1, 2025 at 11:15 am.

2025-04-01

Editorial

Are we going to continue doing the same thing? | OPINION

Haiti’s constitution mandates at least 30% female participation in government, yet women remain sidelined in decision-making. Will the country continue repeating the same mistakes, or is now the time for change? The post Are we going to continue doing the same thing? | OPINION appeared first on The Haitian Times. Are we going to continue doing the same thing? | OPINION was first posted on March 23, 2025 at 1:33 pm.

2025-03-23 3

Economy

Haiti’s Madan Sara fight for survival as insecurity threatens the engine of Haiti’s informal economy

Growing insecurity in Haiti is shutting down Madan Sara traders, cutting off their livelihoods and forcing heavy losses. Violence and extortion keep them from markets, deepening the economic crisis and putting thousands of families at risk. The post Haiti’s Madan Sara fight for survival as insecurity threatens the engine of Haiti’s informal economy appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s Madan Sara fight for survival as insecurity threatens the engine of Haiti’s informal economy was first posted on March 21, […]

2025-03-21 2

Crime & Justice

New attacks on Haitian media reignites calls for gang crackdown

Haitians condemn assaults on Radio Télévision Caraïbes, Radio Mélodie FM and Télé Pluriel over the weekend in a severe blow to press freedom in Haiti. The post New attacks on Haitian media reignites calls for gang crackdown appeared first on The Haitian Times. New attacks on Haitian media reignites calls for gang crackdown was first posted on March 17, 2025 at 4:08 pm.

2025-03-17 2

CPT

Fritz Alphonse Jean becomes new president of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council

Fritz Alphonse Jean, the new CPT president, vowed to take a tougher stance on security, pledging to recruit 3,000 police and military personnel, expand intelligence operations and pave the way for elections before Feb. 7, 2026. The post Fritz Alphonse Jean becomes new president of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council appeared first on The Haitian Times. Fritz Alphonse Jean becomes new president of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council was first posted on March 7, 2025 at 5:05 pm.

2025-03-07 1

Haiti

Did US funding for Haiti’s security mission stop? The Haitian Times breaks it down

The U.S. has paused some funding to Haiti’s MSS mission through multilateral contributions but continues funding security efforts directly through the State Department and the Department of Defense. The post Did US funding for Haiti’s security mission stop? The Haitian Times breaks it down appeared first on The Haitian Times. Did US funding for Haiti’s security mission stop? The Haitian Times breaks it down was first posted on February 28, 2025 at 2:49 pm.

2025-02-28

Crime & Justice

Former Haitian official Badio denies role in Jovenel Moïse assassination, calls police report flawed

Badio denies involvement in Moïse’s assassination, while fugitive Hérard accuses the U.S. Embassy and ex-police chief Léon Charles of complicity. The post Former Haitian official Badio denies role in Jovenel Moïse assassination, calls police report flawed appeared first on The Haitian Times. Former Haitian official Badio denies role in Jovenel Moïse assassination, calls police report flawed was first posted on February 12, 2025 at 10:20 am.

2025-02-12 3

U.S. delivers M in armored vehicles, rifles to Haiti

Crime & Justice

U.S. delivers $6M in armored vehicles, rifles to Haiti

Fresh off a $40.3 million aid package, the U.S. just delivered more armored vehicles, heavy machinery, and rifles to Haitian police—part of an ongoing effort to push back against gang violence, especially in Kenscoff, a hilly commune southeast of Port-au-Prince. The post U.S. delivers $6M in armored vehicles, rifles to Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. U.S. delivers $6M in armored vehicles, rifles to Haiti was first posted on February 11, 2025 at 10:26 am.

2025-02-11 3

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