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Haiti’s Health Ministry Aims to Stabilize Hospitals Amid Escalating Violence

Amid escalating gang violence forcing hospital closures, Haiti’s health ministry pledges support to stabilize the healthcare system, with a focus on strengthening security and operational aid to impacted facilities.

By HW/HaitiWire

Travel

Cap-Haïtien Boosts Security to Attract More Tourists

Cap-Haïtien is intensifying efforts to make its tourism sector a central pillar of the local economy, with enhanced security as a cornerstone of its new development strategy aimed at attracting international visitors and supporting local growth.

By HW/HaitiWire

Migration Issues

Dominican Agriculture Hit Hard by Haitian Worker Deportations

Dominican agricultural employers are struggling to regularize Haitian workers after the government's recent deportation plan. With up to 90% of workers in certain sectors being Haitian, the industry faces labor shortages. Osmar Benítez of the Dominican Agribusiness Board has called for temporary solutions and emphasized the need to attract more Dominican workers.

By HW/HaitiWire

Security & Crime

UN Helicopter Shot Down in Haiti as Gang Violence Spirals Out of Control

Haiti’s escalating violence saw a U.N. helicopter hit by gunfire and U.S. diplomatic vehicles targeted by gangs this week, prompting concerns over the country’s stability. Calls for increased international support are mounting as gang control spreads.

By HW/HaitiWire

US Elections

Haitian Americans: the unexpected voting bloc that could sway 2024

Haitian Americans, often overlooked in political discussions, could play a critical role in deciding the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. With rising voter engagement and influence in key swing states, their impact might surprise both politicians and voters alike.

By HW/HaitiWire

Latin America & Caribbean

Caribbean gang violence spreads beyond Haiti to Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad

Gang violence in the Caribbean has expanded beyond Haiti, impacting several other territories, including Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad and Tobago. Rivalries fueled by weapons proliferation and drug trafficking have caused significant violence, leaving civilians vulnerable despite efforts by local governments to curb the crisis.

By HW/HaitiWire

Sports

Melchie Dumornay Makes History as First Haitian to Win CONCACAF Player of the Year

Melchie Dumornay, at just 21, has become the first Haitian to win CONCACAF's Player of the Year award. Her success reflects not just individual talent but also the strength and inspiration she provides to Haiti and the global football community.

By HW/HaitiWire

Security & Crime

Dozens of Gang Members Killed in Haiti, Some Drown After Boat Capsizes

Nearly 50 suspected gang members died this week during an attack on Arcahaie, Haiti. Among them, at least a dozen drowned when their boat capsized while transporting ammunition, according to AP reports.

By HW/HaitiWire

Culture, Entertainment

Haitian artist K-Dilak arrested in Miami after failing to stop for police

Haitian artist K-Dilak was arrested in Miami-Dade County for allegedly violating traffic laws after refusing to stop for a police patrol. He was later released on bail, according to official reports.

By HW/HaitiWire

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