Even a three month stop has very severe negative consequences around the world and in Haiti, for saving people’s lives and for preserving U.S. credibility, U.S. soft power.”
Leslie Voltaire, president of Haiti’s transitional presidential council, said the Trump administration’s decision to end funding for aid programs, deport migrants, and block refugees represents a nightmare for the island nation.
Trump’s foreign aid freeze “undermines American leadership and credibility around the world,” lawmakers tell Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Americans’ health has long been unequal, but a new study shows that the disparity between the life expectancies of different populations has nearly doubled since 2000.
President Donald Trump‘s stance on Kenya’s mission in Haiti. According to Ruto, the support comes from an already special bond formed between the two countries. Therefore, although the prior discussion about the deployment of the police force to Haiti was done with former President Joe Biden,
The Haitian people must have the security and freedom to engage in daily activities without fear – whether it’s going to work, school, or a house of worship,” said Ambassador Shea.
Gang violence in Haiti has led to the displacement of more than 700,000 people, forcing them to flee their homes for safety. Critics fault U.S. strategy amid escalating unrest.
The United Nations chief is warning that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to a complete breakdown of government authority without additional international support for the beleaguered national police.
Community leaders say many are overwhelmed by fears Trump will end or let expire the Temporary Protected Status program that allows them to remain in the U.S. legally.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived in Haiti's southeastern city of Jacmel on Wednesday afternoon in a rare visit by a foreign head of state to the Caribbean nation, as Haiti endures an extended conflict with armed gangs.
Corruption and money laundering continue to undermine prospects for stability in Haiti, while enabling trafficking and organized crime.”
Despite the very serious warning, Royal Caribbean continues to call on its private destination in Labadee, Haiti. Come Cruise With Me Executive Editor Dan Kline traveled to Labadee on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas to get a sense of what the private destination is like, and how safe it feels.