Opinion: Has Leslie Voltaire Turned from the US to Latin America?
Haiti’s Transitional Council President Leslie Voltaire appears to be pivoting toward Latin America and the Caribbean in search of solutions as frustration grows over perceived inadequacies in U.S. and Western assistance. In a historic meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, Voltaire emphasized the importance of regional collaboration to address Haiti’s mounting crises. Could this shift […]
Opinion: Why Harris’s policies offer a better path forward for Haitian-Americans
As the 2024 U.S. election approaches, Haitian Americans face pivotal decisions, especially in swing states where their votes could influence the outcome. While Kamala Harris’s policies offer robust support across healthcare, immigration, and foreign policy—issues essential to Haitian-American communities—Donald Trump’s approach diverges, focusing on more restrictive immigration policies and a preference for domestic priorities in foreign aid. Harris’s stance on providing pathways to citizenship and expanding healthcare access resonates with Haitian Americans’ needs, promising stability and inclusion in contrast to Trump’s policies, which may create more hurdles for immigrant communities.
Opinion: On Dessalines Day, a harsh reckoning for Haiti’s leaders
On Dessalines Day, we reflect on how far Haiti’s leaders have strayed from the founding father’s vision of unity, sovereignty, and equality. Haiti’s current leadership crisis is a betrayal of the ideals Jean-Jacques Dessalines fought for.