Haiti leader acknowledges that TPS status supports the economy and that the country would be ‘helpless’ without it.
Haiti’s Economic Struggles Amid Migration Crisis One of the leaders of Haiti’s interim government has expressed concerns about the country’s dependence on money sent back by its migrants in the U.S., Canada, and France. Leslie Voltaire, part of the transitional council preparing for general elections later this year, stated that Haiti feels “helpless” in light […]
Judge halts Trump administration’s plan to terminate Haiti TPS program
A federal judge in Washington has blocked the Trump administration’s effort to end a humanitarian program that permitted approximately 350,000 Haitians to live and work legally in the United States. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued an emergency order on Monday to halt the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians while legal challenges […]
Frederica Wilson, who protested Trump for labeling Haiti as ‘S***hole,’ now describes sending people there as a ‘death sentence.’
Florida Rep. Asks Trump to Aid Haiti Amid TPS Concerns Democratic Representative Frederica Wilson from Florida, who previously boycotted President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union due to his “racist” remarks about Haiti, is now reaching out for the president’s help in saving the country. On January 27, Wilson, along with other South Florida […]
US Embassy in Haiti issues safety warning following gunfire in Port-au-Prince
The U.S. Embassy located in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, issued a warning on Saturday to American citizens about ongoing security operations in areas to the north and south of the embassy, including Croix-de-Bouquet. Reports of heavy gunfire have emerged in the capital, prompting the U.S. government to advise against all travel there, as stated in an alert […]
U.S. Soldiers Avoid Gunfire in Haiti Amid Gang Violence
Incident Involving Marines at U.S. Embassy in Haiti On Thursday, U.S. Marines stationed at the embassy in Haiti found themselves in a shootout with suspected gang members, just days after gang leader Jimmy “Barbeque” Chéridier allegedly issued threats of violence. Capt. Stephen J. Keenan, a Marine Corps spokesperson, confirmed the incident, indicating no Marines were […]
Gang threats in Haiti lead UN employees to work remotely in Port-au-Prince
Security Alerts in Port-au-Prince Amid Gang Threats The United Nations and various foreign embassies have recently advised their staff to avoid the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, due to escalating threats from local gangs. This guidance came on a Monday when safety concerns prompted precautionary measures. As part of these directives, UN security officials were instructed […]
Marines guarding the U.S. Embassy in Haiti respond with gunfire at suspected gang members
U.S. Marines Engage in Gunfight in Haiti Last week, U.S. Marines stationed at the embassy in Haiti found themselves in a gunfight with suspected gang members, as confirmed by a Marine spokesperson. Col. Stephen J. Keenan mentioned in an email to Fox News Digital on Sunday that Marines involved in security operations at the embassy […]
Hurricane Melissa Hits the Caribbean, Causing 21 Deaths in Haiti
Hurricane Melissa’s Impact on the Caribbean Earlier this week, Hurricane Melissa struck Jamaica, leading to a tragic loss of at least 25 lives in Haiti. The storm unleashed heavy rain that caused the La Digue River to overflow in Petit Goave, a coastal town in Haiti, flooding numerous homes. Jean-Bertrand Sobrem, the mayor of Petit-Goave, […]
Hurricane Melissa claims many lives in Haiti and Jamaica, impacting Cuba as it moves towards the Bahamas.
Hurricane Melissa Causes Destruction in the Caribbean As of October 29, 2025, Hurricane Melissa has resulted in the deaths of dozens and caused significant destruction in Jamaica, Haiti, and now Cuba. This powerful Category 5 storm made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, packing winds of 185 mph, making it one of the most intense hurricanes […]
U.N. Security Council Approves Increased Troop Deployment to Combat Gangs in Haiti
The UN Security Council (UNSC) approved a proposal from the United States on Tuesday to bolster Haiti’s security mission with additional personnel and funding. During the presentation of the expansion plan, Ambassador Mike Waltz remarked, “This dramatic increase in gang violence threatens the very existence of the Haitian state.” Waltz expressed that the resolution brings […]