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
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First charter flight with US citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami - The Times of IndiaFirst charter flight with US citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami  The Times of India

First flight of US citizens fleeing Haiti amid gang violence lands in Miami - Hindustan TimesFirst flight of US citizens fleeing Haiti amid gang violence lands in Miami  Hindustan Times

First Charter Flight Carrying US Citizens Fleeing Haiti Arrives In Miami - Outlook IndiaFirst Charter Flight Carrying US Citizens Fleeing Haiti Arrives In Miami  Outlook India

Powerful photos of Haiti’s protests and gang-related violence - The Washington PostPowerful photos of Haiti’s protests and gang-related violence  The Washington Post

Could Haiti be on the brink of collapse? - Al Jazeera EnglishCould Haiti be on the brink of collapse?  Al Jazeera English

Tensions rise in Haiti suburb after attacks leave bodies on street - ThePrintTensions rise in Haiti suburb after attacks leave bodies on street  ThePrint

Who Are the Gangs That Have Overrun Haiti's Capital? - The New York TimesWho Are the Gangs That Have Overrun Haiti's Capital?  The New York Times

Haiti: what caused the gang violence and will it end now the PM has quit? - The GuardianHaiti: what caused the gang violence and will it end now the PM has quit?  The Guardian

Haiti violence: US announces charter flight as clashes continue - BBC.comHaiti violence: US announces charter flight as clashes continue  BBC.com

US hopes Haiti transitional council ready 'as soon as' Monday - The Times of IndiaUS hopes Haiti transitional council ready 'as soon as' Monday  The Times of India

UNICEF chief says Haiti situation resembles chaos of Mad Max - The HinduUNICEF chief says Haiti situation resembles chaos of Mad Max  The Hindu

Ten killed in Port-au-Prince suburb as tensions rise in Haiti - Deccan HeraldTen killed in Port-au-Prince suburb as tensions rise in Haiti  Deccan Herald

How gang war is gripping Haiti - India Today - India TodayHow gang war is gripping Haiti - India Today  India Today

More than 10 bodies removed from affluent Haiti suburb - ThePrintMore than 10 bodies removed from affluent Haiti suburb  ThePrint

US announces plan to evacuate citizens stranded in Haiti - The Times of IndiaUS announces plan to evacuate citizens stranded in Haiti  The Times of India

World News in Brief: Haiti aid delivery continues, South Sudan violence, pandemic treaty talks near end, Guterres on ... - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Haiti aid delivery continues, South Sudan violence, pandemic treaty talks near end, Guterres on ...  UN News

With only one hospital operating, Haiti's healthcare system collapses amid raging gang violence - WIONWith only one hospital operating, Haiti's healthcare system collapses amid raging gang violence  WION

UNICEF says essential aid container looted at Haiti port - The Times of IndiaUNICEF says essential aid container looted at Haiti port  The Times of India

Haiti extends nighttime curfew to March 20 - CGTNHaiti extends nighttime curfew to March 20  CGTN

Haiti prepares for a transition of power as deadly violence escalates - Yahoo! VoicesHaiti prepares for a transition of power as deadly violence escalates  Yahoo! Voices

NBC News accuses Elon Musk of fueling Haiti ‘cannibal’ misinformation - Hindustan TimesNBC News accuses Elon Musk of fueling Haiti ‘cannibal’ misinformation  Hindustan Times

UN says essential aid container looted at Haiti port as gangs overrun capital - India TodayUN says essential aid container looted at Haiti port as gangs overrun capital  India Today

First charter flight carrying US citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami - Business StandardFirst charter flight carrying US citizens fleeing Haiti lands in Miami  Business Standard

Dozens of U.S. citizens evacuate Haiti on first government charter flight: CNN - CGTNDozens of U.S. citizens evacuate Haiti on first government charter flight: CNN  CGTN

Kenya Hits Pause on Police Deployment to Haiti - The New York TimesKenya Hits Pause on Police Deployment to Haiti  The New York Times

US, Germany and EU embassies begin evacuating staff as violence spirals in gang-plagued Haiti - CNNUS, Germany and EU embassies begin evacuating staff as violence spirals in gang-plagued Haiti  CNN

How Haiti became a failed state - The Conversation IndonesiaHow Haiti became a failed state  The Conversation Indonesia

Haitian PM tenders resignation after Jamaica talks - ReutersHaitian PM tenders resignation after Jamaica talks  Reuters

A timeline of Haiti's gang violence and how the country got to where it is - The Associated PressA timeline of Haiti's gang violence and how the country got to where it is  The Associated Press

Haiti travel: What airlines, cruise lines are doing amid violence - USA TODAYHaiti travel: What airlines, cruise lines are doing amid violence  USA TODAY

Haiti prime minister Ariel Henry to resign as powerful gang leader calls on international community to give the country a chance - Sky NewsHaiti prime minister Ariel Henry to resign as powerful gang leader calls on international community to give the country a chance  Sky News

Haiti's leader agrees to resign; It's primary day in Georgia - NPRHaiti's leader agrees to resign; It's primary day in Georgia  NPR

The gangster named 'Barbecue' who controls Haiti's violent slums - Financial TimesThe gangster named 'Barbecue' who controls Haiti's violent slums  Financial Times

Haiti's most notorious gang leader plots its future amid rebellion - ABC NewsHaiti's most notorious gang leader plots its future amid rebellion  ABC News

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign as violence and chaos grip country - CBC.caHaiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign as violence and chaos grip country  CBC.ca

Haiti's Chaos Shows How Far U.S. Stability Efforts Have to Go - Foreign PolicyHaiti's Chaos Shows How Far U.S. Stability Efforts Have to Go  Foreign Policy

Gangs in Haiti try to seize control of main airport as thousands escape prisons: "Massacring people indiscriminately" - CBS NewsGangs in Haiti try to seize control of main airport as thousands escape prisons: "Massacring people indiscriminately"  CBS News

US military evacuates staff, adds security at embassy in Haiti - POLITICOUS military evacuates staff, adds security at embassy in Haiti  POLITICO

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a High-Level Meeting on Haiti - United States Department of State - Department of StateSecretary Antony J. Blinken at a High-Level Meeting on Haiti - United States Department of State  Department of State

A 'cannibal' gang and its ‘Barbecue’ leader push Haiti into chaos - India TodayA 'cannibal' gang and its ‘Barbecue’ leader push Haiti into chaos  India Today

Does viral video show Haitian gang eating human body parts? Here's the truth - Hindustan TimesDoes viral video show Haitian gang eating human body parts? Here's the truth  Hindustan Times

What is the history of foreign interventions in Haiti? - Al Jazeera EnglishWhat is the history of foreign interventions in Haiti?  Al Jazeera English

Haiti's prime minister Ariel Henry resigns as law and order collapses - BBC.comHaiti's prime minister Ariel Henry resigns as law and order collapses  BBC.com

Uneasy quiet in Haiti capital after prime minister pledges to step down - Al Jazeera EnglishUneasy quiet in Haiti capital after prime minister pledges to step down  Al Jazeera English

Haiti’s PM Ariel Henry tenders resignation as country descends into chaos - Al Jazeera EnglishHaiti’s PM Ariel Henry tenders resignation as country descends into chaos  Al Jazeera English

Haiti violence: Haiti gangs demand PM resign after mass jailbreak - BBC.comHaiti violence: Haiti gangs demand PM resign after mass jailbreak  BBC.com

Haiti gangs torch police stations as PM's future hangs in balance - BBC.comHaiti gangs torch police stations as PM's future hangs in balance  BBC.com

Waves of violence hit Haiti hard, as Security Council condemns gang attacks - UN NewsWaves of violence hit Haiti hard, as Security Council condemns gang attacks  UN News

A glimpse of the chaos in Haiti, a country reeling with effectively no leader - TPR - The Public's RadioA glimpse of the chaos in Haiti, a country reeling with effectively no leader - TPR  The Public's Radio

Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier: The former cop-turned-gang leader bringing Haiti to its knees - The IndependentJimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier: The former cop-turned-gang leader bringing Haiti to its knees  The Independent

Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital - ReutersHaiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital  Reuters

Who is 'Barbecue,' Jimmy Chérizier, Haiti's prominent gang leader - The Washington Post - The Washington PostWho is 'Barbecue,' Jimmy Chérizier, Haiti's prominent gang leader - The Washington Post  The Washington Post

What next as chaos and violence engulf Haiti? - BBCWhat next as chaos and violence engulf Haiti?  BBC

Mitch Albom Is Among Group of American Volunteers Rescued From Haiti - The New York TimesMitch Albom Is Among Group of American Volunteers Rescued From Haiti  The New York Times

Haiti transitional council plan appears to crumble after political parties reject it - FRANCE 24 EnglishHaiti transitional council plan appears to crumble after political parties reject it  FRANCE 24 English

Haiti faces further turmoil as PM must appoint leadership council - The IndependentHaiti faces further turmoil as PM must appoint leadership council  The Independent

With Haiti consumed by gang violence, US diaspora acts as a 'lifeline' - USA TODAYWith Haiti consumed by gang violence, US diaspora acts as a 'lifeline'  USA TODAY

Plan to install new leaders in Haiti appears to crumble after political parties reject it - The Associated PressPlan to install new leaders in Haiti appears to crumble after political parties reject it  The Associated Press

Haiti crisis: What we know about the gang takeover that has paralysed the country - The IndependentHaiti crisis: What we know about the gang takeover that has paralysed the country  The Independent

Haiti works on establishing interim government as gang leader promises to fight on - FRANCE 24 EnglishHaiti works on establishing interim government as gang leader promises to fight on  FRANCE 24 English

Why Everything Changed in Haiti: The Gangs United - The New York TimesWhy Everything Changed in Haiti: The Gangs United  The New York Times

Are Gangs About to Take Over Haiti? - The New YorkerAre Gangs About to Take Over Haiti?  The New Yorker

Haiti Crisis: The Country Is Battling an Insurgency, Not 'Gang Violence' - Foreign PolicyHaiti Crisis: The Country Is Battling an Insurgency, Not 'Gang Violence'  Foreign Policy

U.S. sends Marines to Haiti to secure embassy amid violence, transition - The Washington PostU.S. sends Marines to Haiti to secure embassy amid violence, transition  The Washington Post

Haiti violence: 'We're living with death on a daily basis' - BBCHaiti violence: 'We're living with death on a daily basis'  BBC

4 million people face 'acute food insecurity' in troubled Haiti, says UN food agency official - The Associated Press4 million people face 'acute food insecurity' in troubled Haiti, says UN food agency official  The Associated Press

After prime minister pledges to step down, uneasy quiet in Haiti capital - ReutersAfter prime minister pledges to step down, uneasy quiet in Haiti capital  Reuters

Background Briefing with Senior State Department Official on the Situation in Haiti - United States Department of State - Department of StateBackground Briefing with Senior State Department Official on the Situation in Haiti - United States Department of State  Department of State

Opinion | A Chance for Hope in Haiti's Latest Crisis - The New York TimesOpinion | A Chance for Hope in Haiti's Latest Crisis  The New York Times

Haiti prime minister to quit as gang violence rocks country - Financial TimesHaiti prime minister to quit as gang violence rocks country  Financial Times

Haiti violence: What are the biggest obstacles to peace? - The Associated PressHaiti violence: What are the biggest obstacles to peace?  The Associated Press

Escaping gang violence in Haiti: A Mother’s journey to safety with her three children - NBC NewsEscaping gang violence in Haiti: A Mother’s journey to safety with her three children  NBC News

Wednesday Briefing: Turmoil in Haiti - The New York TimesWednesday Briefing: Turmoil in Haiti  The New York Times

Kenya's government puts deployment of police to Haiti on hold after chaos grips the Caribbean nation - The Associated PressKenya's government puts deployment of police to Haiti on hold after chaos grips the Caribbean nation  The Associated Press

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns as gang violence grows - USA TODAYHaiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns as gang violence grows  USA TODAY

Why did Haitian prime minister Ariel Henry resign? How gang violence pushed Henry out — and what allowed it to fester. - Vox.comWhy did Haitian prime minister Ariel Henry resign? How gang violence pushed Henry out — and what allowed it to fester.  Vox.com

Chaos across Haiti amid high risk of famine - UN NewsChaos across Haiti amid high risk of famine  UN News

The men fighting gang leader Barbecue for power in Haiti - BBCThe men fighting gang leader Barbecue for power in Haiti  BBC

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry to step down. What to know and what next? - The Washington PostHaiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry to step down. What to know and what next?  The Washington Post

Haiti's prime minister says he'll resign once a transitional council is created - NPRHaiti's prime minister says he'll resign once a transitional council is created  NPR

Ariel Henry, Haiti PM, says he’ll resign as violent gangs rampage - The Associated PressAriel Henry, Haiti PM, says he’ll resign as violent gangs rampage  The Associated Press

Haiti: Everything you need to about the ongoing violence - The Associated PressHaiti: Everything you need to about the ongoing violence  The Associated Press

Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier: the gangster behind the violence in Haiti who may have political aspirations of his own - The ConversationJimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier: the gangster behind the violence in Haiti who may have political aspirations of his own  The Conversation

Ariel Henry: The rise and fall of Haiti's prime minister - BBCAriel Henry: The rise and fall of Haiti's prime minister  BBC

Embattled Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign under U.S. pressure over crisis - Miami HeraldEmbattled Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign under U.S. pressure over crisis  Miami Herald

Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, Says He Will Resign - The New York TimesHaiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, Says He Will Resign  The New York Times

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry says he’ll resign - The Washington PostHaiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry says he’ll resign  The Washington Post

Haiti Prime Minister to Resign | TIME - TIMEHaiti Prime Minister to Resign | TIME  TIME

Haiti: US to boost funding for foreign security force as violence grips country - BBC.comHaiti: US to boost funding for foreign security force as violence grips country  BBC.com

Gang leader threatens more violence if Haiti’s prime minister doesn’t resign - NBC NewsGang leader threatens more violence if Haiti’s prime minister doesn’t resign  NBC News

U.S. embassy workers airlifted out of Haiti as crisis worsens - CBS NewsU.S. embassy workers airlifted out of Haiti as crisis worsens  CBS News

Gangs tighten grip as Haiti spirals to collapse - BBCGangs tighten grip as Haiti spirals to collapse  BBC

US airlifts embassy staff out of Haiti as violence escalates - Financial TimesUS airlifts embassy staff out of Haiti as violence escalates  Financial Times

Gangs edge Haiti to brink of collapse as regional leaders seek solutions - PBS NewsHourGangs edge Haiti to brink of collapse as regional leaders seek solutions  PBS NewsHour

As Haiti gang violence rages, EU evacuates all diplomatic staff - POLITICO EuropeAs Haiti gang violence rages, EU evacuates all diplomatic staff  POLITICO Europe

U.S. military flies Marines into Haiti embassy, evacuating some staff in overnight airlift - Miami HeraldU.S. military flies Marines into Haiti embassy, evacuating some staff in overnight airlift  Miami Herald

Secretary Blinken's Travel to Jamaica to Attend High Level Meeting on Haiti - United States Department of State - Department of StateSecretary Blinken's Travel to Jamaica to Attend High Level Meeting on Haiti - United States Department of State  Department of State

Gang leader named 'Barbecue' is now most powerful man in Haiti -- as US evacuates Americans - New York PostGang leader named 'Barbecue' is now most powerful man in Haiti -- as US evacuates Americans  New York Post

Haiti: US evacuates embassy staff amid gang violence - BBCHaiti: US evacuates embassy staff amid gang violence  BBC

US forces fly in to beef up security at the embassy in Haiti and evacuate nonessential personnel - The Associated PressUS forces fly in to beef up security at the embassy in Haiti and evacuate nonessential personnel  The Associated Press

A Humanitarian Crisis Is Rapidly Unfolding in Haiti - The New York TimesA Humanitarian Crisis Is Rapidly Unfolding in Haiti  The New York Times

US military airlifts embassy personnel from Haiti, bolsters security - ReutersUS military airlifts embassy personnel from Haiti, bolsters security  Reuters

Crisis in Haiti prompts thousands to flee to Dominican Republic - Le MondeCrisis in Haiti prompts thousands to flee to Dominican Republic  Le Monde

Gangs attack police stations in Haiti as Caribbean leaders call an emergency meeting Monday - The Associated PressGangs attack police stations in Haiti as Caribbean leaders call an emergency meeting Monday  The Associated Press

At least 12 bodies found after gang attacks in upscale Haiti suburb - Al Jazeera EnglishAt least 12 bodies found after gang attacks in upscale Haiti suburb  Al Jazeera English