Aristide Calls for Action on Haiti’s Security Crisis
Former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide calls for urgent action on Haiti’s security crisis during a UNIFA graduation ceremony, urging authorities to move beyond empty promises.
Haiti’s Gang Crisis: Voltaire’s TV5 Remarks Spark Controversy
Leslie Voltaire, President of Haiti’s Transitional Council, has sparked debate following his recent interview on TV5 Monde, where he accused former President Michel Martelly of legitimizing gang activity. While some support his claims, others argue that Haiti’s gang crisis began much earlier, during the administration of Jean-Bertrand Aristide. With Voltaire being a longtime member of Aristide’s political party, Fanmi Lavalas, his remarks have reignited political divisions ahead of the country’s 2025 elections.
Opinion: Haiti’s Call for Reparations at the UN is Just
Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council head, Edgard Leblanc Fils, called for reparations at the UN General Assembly, referencing Haiti’s colonial debt to France as a historical injustice. He emphasized that reparations are not about charity, but about acknowledging the moral and historical debt owed to Haiti, while advocating for Haitian sovereignty and institutional rebuilding.