Haiti

Country Haiti
Capital Port-au-Prince
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Gourde(HTG)
Languages French & Haitian Creole

Port-au-Prince

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Introduction

The native Taino Amerindians - who inhabited the island of Hispaniola when it was discovered by COLUMBUS in 1492 - were virtually annihilated by Spanish settlers within 25 years. In the early 17th century, the French established a presence on Hispaniola. In 1697, Spain ceded to the French the western third of the island, which later became Haiti. The French colony, based on forestry and sugar-related industries, became one of the wealthiest in the Caribbean but only through the heavy importation of African slaves and considerable environmental degradation. In the late 18th century, Haiti's nearly half million slaves revolted under Toussaint L'OUVERTURE. After a prolonged struggle, Haiti became the first black republic to declare independence in 1804. The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti has been plagued by political violence for most of its history. After an armed rebellion led to the forced resignation and exile of President Jean-Bertrand ARISTIDE in February 2004, an interim government took office to organize new elections under the auspices of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Continued violence and technical delays prompted repeated postponements, but Haiti finally did inaugurate a democratically elected president and parliament in May of 2006. A massive magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti in January 2010 with an epicenter about 15 km southwest of the capital, Port-au-Prince. An estimated 2 million people live within the zone of heavy to moderate structural damage. The earthquake is assessed as the worst in this region over the last 200 years and massive international assistance will be required to help the country recover.

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Haiti - Wikipedia
Haiti - CIA World Fact Book
Haiti - BBC
Haiti - National Geographic
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Today's top news: Haiti, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sudan, Nigeria, Ukraine - OCHAToday's top news: Haiti, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sudan, Nigeria, Ukraine  OCHA

The Take: Inside the Haitian hospital on the front line of war - Al JazeeraThe Take: Inside the Haitian hospital on the front line of war  Al Jazeera

First Person: ‘Tomorrow is too late’ to scale up humanitarian aid in Haiti - UN NewsFirst Person: ‘Tomorrow is too late’ to scale up humanitarian aid in Haiti  UN News

Until Haiti tackles systemic corruption and bad governance, its people will remain impoverished - The ConversationUntil Haiti tackles systemic corruption and bad governance, its people will remain impoverished  The Conversation

‘They grabbed us like dogs’: deportation quotas tear Haitian migrants’ lives apart - The Guardian‘They grabbed us like dogs’: deportation quotas tear Haitian migrants’ lives apart  The Guardian

District Court Rules for Plaintiffs in Haiti and 2023 Venezuela TPS Termination Litigation, But Government Seeks Stay - FragomenDistrict Court Rules for Plaintiffs in Haiti and 2023 Venezuela TPS Termination Litigation, But Government Seeks Stay  Fragomen

Opinion | A new U.S. plan offers hope for Haiti - The Washington PostOpinion | A new U.S. plan offers hope for Haiti  The Washington Post

Ministry continues in the face of child involvement in Haitian gangs - Mission Network NewsMinistry continues in the face of child involvement in Haitian gangs  Mission Network News

Hansae Resumes Production in Haiti and Eyes Expansion as Stability Improves - Sourcing JournalHansae Resumes Production in Haiti and Eyes Expansion as Stability Improves  Sourcing Journal

Haitian and Belgian journalists win Franceinfo’s 2025 Golden Visa for Haiti reporting - The Haitian TimesHaitian and Belgian journalists win Franceinfo’s 2025 Golden Visa for Haiti reporting  The Haitian Times

What is missing from a plan to tackle Haiti’s gangs - The EconomistWhat is missing from a plan to tackle Haiti’s gangs  The Economist

Costa Rica Battles Haiti to 3-3 Stalemate in World Cup Qualifier - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Battles Haiti to 3-3 Stalemate in World Cup Qualifier  The Tico Times

FAA extends ban on US commercial flights to Haiti’s capital because of risk from gangs - AP NewsFAA extends ban on US commercial flights to Haiti’s capital because of risk from gangs  AP News

Haiti: UN relief chief implores ‘we have to do better’ to support gang-ravaged nation - UN NewsHaiti: UN relief chief implores ‘we have to do better’ to support gang-ravaged nation  UN News

Haiti declares three-month state of emergency as gang violence spikes - Al JazeeraHaiti declares three-month state of emergency as gang violence spikes  Al Jazeera

Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send hundreds of fighters to strife-torn Haiti - The GuardianBlackwater founder Erik Prince to send hundreds of fighters to strife-torn Haiti  The Guardian

US plans to push for Haiti’s ‘Gang Suppression Force’ at UN meeting - The Haitian TimesUS plans to push for Haiti’s ‘Gang Suppression Force’ at UN meeting  The Haitian Times

Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso - OCHAToday's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso  OCHA

From crisis to cultivation: Haiti’s farmers build resilience one seed at a time - UN NewsFrom crisis to cultivation: Haiti’s farmers build resilience one seed at a time  UN News

OCHA / HAITI FLETCHER VISIT - UN MediaOCHA / HAITI FLETCHER VISIT  UN Media

Humanitarian day: Despatches from Haiti and the Democratic Republic of the Congo - UN World Food ProgrammeHumanitarian day: Despatches from Haiti and the Democratic Republic of the Congo  UN World Food Programme

Haïti : Cluster Abris et Biens non alimentaires - Aperçu de la réponse : août 2025 - ReliefWebHaïti : Cluster Abris et Biens non alimentaires - Aperçu de la réponse : août 2025  ReliefWeb

The world has the tools to end Haiti’s crisis – it’s time to use them - UN NewsThe world has the tools to end Haiti’s crisis – it’s time to use them  UN News

UN humanitarian chief warns of imminent funding crisis in Haiti - africanews.comUN humanitarian chief warns of imminent funding crisis in Haiti  africanews.com

Irish missionary among the eight released after Haiti orphanage kidnapping - Al JazeeraIrish missionary among the eight released after Haiti orphanage kidnapping  Al Jazeera

31-year-old Nazon silences critics with hat-trick rescuing Haiti in World Cup qualifiers | Analysis - The Haitian Times31-year-old Nazon silences critics with hat-trick rescuing Haiti in World Cup qualifiers | Analysis  The Haitian Times

Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Congo - OCHAToday's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Afghanistan, Ukraine, Congo  OCHA

How to watch today's Costa Rica vs Haiti World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time - Goal.comHow to watch today's Costa Rica vs Haiti World Cup qualification game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time  Goal.com

The “Mississippi Bubble” and the complex history of Haiti - MIT NewsThe “Mississippi Bubble” and the complex history of Haiti  MIT News

Gena Heraty: Irish missionary freed after Haiti kidnapping - BBCGena Heraty: Irish missionary freed after Haiti kidnapping  BBC

UN says bid to help address turmoil in Haiti less than 10 percent funded - Al JazeeraUN says bid to help address turmoil in Haiti less than 10 percent funded  Al Jazeera

A Celebration of Haitian Designers Kicks Off Fashion Week - The New York TimesA Celebration of Haitian Designers Kicks Off Fashion Week  The New York Times

‘The Wild West’: Desperation is rampant in Haiti as gangs, vigilantes spread - UN News‘The Wild West’: Desperation is rampant in Haiti as gangs, vigilantes spread  UN News

Former Premier League star, 27, linked with shock switch to Haiti national team in bid to secure World Cup place - The SunFormer Premier League star, 27, linked with shock switch to Haiti national team in bid to secure World Cup place  The Sun

Haiti: Violence and displacement driving humanitarian crisis as funding needs go unmet - UN NewsHaiti: Violence and displacement driving humanitarian crisis as funding needs go unmet  UN News

Haiti: More than 1,500 killed between April and June - UN NewsHaiti: More than 1,500 killed between April and June  UN News

Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send forces to Haiti to fight gangs - Al JazeeraBlackwater founder Erik Prince to send forces to Haiti to fight gangs  Al Jazeera

Spreading gang violence poses major risk to Haiti and Caribbean sub-region - ohchrSpreading gang violence poses major risk to Haiti and Caribbean sub-region  ohchr

Costa Rica Hosts Haiti in Crucial World Cup Qualifier Match - The Tico TimesCosta Rica Hosts Haiti in Crucial World Cup Qualifier Match  The Tico Times

‘An unending horror story’: Gangs and human rights abuses expand in Haiti - UN News‘An unending horror story’: Gangs and human rights abuses expand in Haiti  UN News

HIV and TB Overview: Haiti - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)HIV and TB Overview: Haiti  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC (.gov)

Haiti ambush leaves gay man whipped and beaten - Erasing 76 CrimesHaiti ambush leaves gay man whipped and beaten  Erasing 76 Crimes

LG Beckwith’s Haitian asylum-seeker post sparks conservative backlash - Indiana Capital ChronicleLG Beckwith’s Haitian asylum-seeker post sparks conservative backlash  Indiana Capital Chronicle

Haiti names new head of transitional council ahead of scheduled elections - Al JazeeraHaiti names new head of transitional council ahead of scheduled elections  Al Jazeera

Haïti : Mécanisme de Réponse Rapide (RRM) - Fiche alerte ACT_MAR_03092025 - ReliefWebHaïti : Mécanisme de Réponse Rapide (RRM) - Fiche alerte ACT_MAR_03092025  ReliefWeb

Holy See ‘supports efforts to restore peace in Haiti’ - Vatican NewsHoly See ‘supports efforts to restore peace in Haiti’  Vatican News

Haiti on the brink: Gangs fill power vacuum as current solutions fail a nation in crisis - The ConversationHaiti on the brink: Gangs fill power vacuum as current solutions fail a nation in crisis  The Conversation

World News in Brief: Violence in Haiti, rising insecurity in DR Congo, expert panel on nuclear war - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Violence in Haiti, rising insecurity in DR Congo, expert panel on nuclear war  UN News

Expanding fight against Haitian gangs gets key backing from Latin, Caribbean nations - Miami HeraldExpanding fight against Haitian gangs gets key backing from Latin, Caribbean nations  Miami Herald

Haiti - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsHaiti  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Pastor in Haiti Survives Two-Day Kidnapping Amid Escalating Violence - Adventist ReviewPastor in Haiti Survives Two-Day Kidnapping Amid Escalating Violence  Adventist Review

Drone Explosion in Haiti Kills 2 SWAT Members and Injures 6 Others - The New York TimesDrone Explosion in Haiti Kills 2 SWAT Members and Injures 6 Others  The New York Times

Peace requires transformation: the fight against corruption in Haiti - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimePeace requires transformation: the fight against corruption in Haiti  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Summary: Costa Rica 3-3 Haiti in World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comSummary: Costa Rica 3-3 Haiti in World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Media Factsheet Haiti: Impact of ongoing violence on women and girls - UN WomenMedia Factsheet Haiti: Impact of ongoing violence on women and girls  UN Women

Haiti: Immediate action is needed to address the human rights crisis - ohchrHaiti: Immediate action is needed to address the human rights crisis  ohchr

OAS Secretary General Presents Roadmap for Stability and Peace in Haiti - Organization of American StatesOAS Secretary General Presents Roadmap for Stability and Peace in Haiti  Organization of American States

Royal Caribbean cancels stops to this this Caribbean port through spring 2026 - USA TodayRoyal Caribbean cancels stops to this this Caribbean port through spring 2026  USA Today

PAHO sends critical medicines and health emergency supplies to Haiti amid ongoing humanitarian crisis - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO sends critical medicines and health emergency supplies to Haiti amid ongoing humanitarian crisis  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Education under attack in Haiti - UnicefEducation under attack in Haiti  Unicef

Haiti Sees Record Displacement as 1.3 Million Flee Violence - International Organization for MigrationHaiti Sees Record Displacement as 1.3 Million Flee Violence  International Organization for Migration

Haiti: UN Human Rights Chief alarmed by widening violence as gangs expand reach - ohchrHaiti: UN Human Rights Chief alarmed by widening violence as gangs expand reach  ohchr

Restoring dignity: A global call to end the violence in Haiti - ohchrRestoring dignity: A global call to end the violence in Haiti  ohchr

Haiti update bookings - Hapag-LloydHaiti update bookings  Hapag-Lloyd

US announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue - BBCUS announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue  BBC

Haiti On the Edge of Collapse - Human Rights WatchHaiti On the Edge of Collapse  Human Rights Watch

HC Türk: "The illicit flow of arms into Haiti must stop" - ohchrHC Türk: "The illicit flow of arms into Haiti must stop"  ohchr

Haitians in ‘despair’ following abrupt suspension of US humanitarian support - UN NewsHaitians in ‘despair’ following abrupt suspension of US humanitarian support  UN News

Haiti violence: Who be Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier, former policeman wey turn gang kingpin? - BBCHaiti violence: Who be Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier, former policeman wey turn gang kingpin?  BBC

Irish missionary among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage - BBCIrish missionary among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage  BBC

Event | Haiti – Looking Forward, Creating Solutions - World BankEvent | Haiti – Looking Forward, Creating Solutions  World Bank

Haiti: Displacement Hits Record as Security Efforts Fall Short - Human Rights WatchHaiti: Displacement Hits Record as Security Efforts Fall Short  Human Rights Watch

The Haiti question for Trump 2.0 - orfonline.orgThe Haiti question for Trump 2.0  orfonline.org

Haiti: The Costs of Inaction Would be Unbearable - World BankHaiti: The Costs of Inaction Would be Unbearable  World Bank

Haiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight - ICRC | International Committee of the Red CrossHaiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight  ICRC | International Committee of the Red Cross

Haiti: MSF withdraws from two medical facilities in Port-au-Prince as widespread violence intensifies - MSFHaiti: MSF withdraws from two medical facilities in Port-au-Prince as widespread violence intensifies  MSF

Nine missing, including child and Irish missionary, after mass kidnapping at Haiti orphanage - The GuardianNine missing, including child and Irish missionary, after mass kidnapping at Haiti orphanage  The Guardian

Coast Guard repatriates 191 aliens to Haiti - United States Coast Guard News (.mil)Coast Guard repatriates 191 aliens to Haiti  United States Coast Guard News (.mil)

Abinader and Ruto Sound Alarm Over Haiti’s Fate. - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverAbinader and Ruto Sound Alarm Over Haiti’s Fate.  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

Ireland calls on Haiti to secure release of group kidnapped from local orphanage - The GuardianIreland calls on Haiti to secure release of group kidnapped from local orphanage  The Guardian

Haiti’s children under siege: The staggering rise of child abuse and recruitment by armed groups - UnicefHaiti’s children under siege: The staggering rise of child abuse and recruitment by armed groups  Unicef

Blackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as gang violence soars - NPRBlackwater founder to deploy nearly 200 personnel to Haiti as gang violence soars  NPR

The Caribbean Region of La Via Campesina heads to the VIII CLOC Congress, in solidarity with the Haitian people - La Via CampesinaThe Caribbean Region of La Via Campesina heads to the VIII CLOC Congress, in solidarity with the Haitian people  La Via Campesina

Five reasons Haiti fails to win key World Cup qualifying match against Honduras | Analysis - The Haitian TimesFive reasons Haiti fails to win key World Cup qualifying match against Honduras | Analysis  The Haitian Times

Costa Rica vs. Haiti: How to watch in the U.S., TV channel, streaming, start time, location - bet365Costa Rica vs. Haiti: How to watch in the U.S., TV channel, streaming, start time, location  bet365

Security Council renews UN’s Haiti mission amid spiralling crises - UN NewsSecurity Council renews UN’s Haiti mission amid spiralling crises  UN News

The enduring hope of Haiti’s children in the midst of chaos - UnicefThe enduring hope of Haiti’s children in the midst of chaos  Unicef

Almost one in eight children internally displaced in Haiti as armed violence continues - UnicefAlmost one in eight children internally displaced in Haiti as armed violence continues  Unicef

Haiti throws full support behind US-proposed ‘Gang Suppression Force’ - The Haitian TimesHaiti throws full support behind US-proposed ‘Gang Suppression Force’  The Haitian Times

How destruction of Hotel Oloffson is symbol of Haiti’s gang crisis - The GuardianHow destruction of Hotel Oloffson is symbol of Haiti’s gang crisis  The Guardian

UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs: ‘World must do better’ for Haiti - Dominica News OnlineUN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs: ‘World must do better’ for Haiti  Dominica News Online

Haiti businessman takes over presidency as gangs threaten transition - ReutersHaiti businessman takes over presidency as gangs threaten transition  Reuters

Ruto wants UN to manage orderly transition in Haiti as Kenyan forces pull out - MercoPressRuto wants UN to manage orderly transition in Haiti as Kenyan forces pull out  MercoPress

‘No life left.’ Haitians find no home to return to as ‘Barbecue’ calls for peace - Miami Herald‘No life left.’ Haitians find no home to return to as ‘Barbecue’ calls for peace  Miami Herald

Glimmers of hope as Haiti navigates its lingering crisis - World BankGlimmers of hope as Haiti navigates its lingering crisis  World Bank

Haiti - Politic : «Haiti cannot wait. The time for decisive, coordinated action is now» (OAS statement) - HaitiLibre.comHaiti - Politic : «Haiti cannot wait. The time for decisive, coordinated action is now» (OAS statement)  HaitiLibre.com

Haiti - Taiwan : President Lai Ching-te receives the credentials of the Haitian ambassador (Lai's speech) - HaitiLibre.comHaiti - Taiwan : President Lai Ching-te receives the credentials of the Haitian ambassador (Lai's speech)  HaitiLibre.com

US FAA Extends Haiti Flight Ban Into Next Year Over Security Risk From Terrorists - Simple FlyingUS FAA Extends Haiti Flight Ban Into Next Year Over Security Risk From Terrorists  Simple Flying

Nazon hat-trick, Ugalde equalizer headline thrilling draw between Costa Rica and Haiti - ConcacafNazon hat-trick, Ugalde equalizer headline thrilling draw between Costa Rica and Haiti  Concacaf

Number of children in Haiti recruited by armed groups soars by 70 per cent in one year - UnicefNumber of children in Haiti recruited by armed groups soars by 70 per cent in one year  Unicef