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Haiti launches judicial units to tackle corruption, electoral fraud and sexual violence 

Crime & Justice

Haiti launches judicial units to tackle corruption, electoral fraud and sexual violence 

While Haitian officials have presented the specialized judicial units as a historic step to combat gang crimes, corruption and sexual violence, human rights organizations warn that insecurity, limited jurisdiction and weak judicial independence could prevent the reform from delivering meaningful results. The post Haiti launches judicial units to tackle corruption, electoral fraud and sexual violence  appeared first on The Haitian Times.

today2026-05-28

Haiti-based player Pierre expected to join World Cup camp despite U.S. travel ban, federation says

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Haiti-based player Pierre expected to join World Cup camp despite U.S. travel ban, federation says

A Haitian soccer federation said Pierre’s visa process is expected to be finalized shortly after securing an official passport for the player. But fans remain skeptical until the midfielder arrives at the national team camp in South Florida. The post Haiti-based player Pierre expected to join World Cup camp despite U.S. travel ban, federation says appeared first on The Haitian Times.

today2026-05-28

Massachusetts declares May 26 ‘Frantzdy Pierrot Day’ for role in Haiti’s World Cup return

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Massachusetts declares May 26 ‘Frantzdy Pierrot Day’ for role in Haiti’s World Cup return

An official proclamation was presented to Frantzdy Pierrot by Governor Maura Healey. During the ceremony, Pierrot—a native of Bas-Limbé in northern Haiti who left his homeland at age 11—announced the launch of the Frantzdy Pierrot Foundation to help connect young Haitian players with clubs and academies in Europe and the Americas. The post Massachusetts declares May 26 ‘Frantzdy Pierrot Day’ for role in Haiti’s World Cup return appeared first on The Haitian Times.

today2026-05-27

Haitian government accused of trying to tighten control over elections through controversial decree changes

Élections

Haitian government accused of trying to tighten control over elections through controversial decree changes

The controversy arises as Haiti struggles to organize its first national elections in nearly a decade amid escalating gang violence, institutional paralysis, and a prolonged political transition. Several political and civil society leaders, along with lawyers, argue that, if adopted, the decree will undermine the electoral body's independence by creating a government-appointed Director General position and imposing stricter requirements on political parties and candidates. The post Haitian government accused of trying to tighten control over elections through controversial decree changes […]

today2026-05-26

Haitians say Dumornay still deserves Ballon d’Or podium despite Champions League loss 

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Haitians say Dumornay still deserves Ballon d’Or podium despite Champions League loss 

Before the final, Melchie Dumornay was considered one of the leading contenders for the Ballon d’Or 2026. But after Barcelona’s dominant Champions League victory over her club, some fans fear Barça stars could overtake the Haitian prodigy in the race for women’s soccer’s top individual prize. The post Haitians say Dumornay still deserves Ballon d’Or podium despite Champions League loss  appeared first on The Haitian Times.

today2026-05-26