Haiti Swears In New President
President Jovenel Moise was sworn in as Haiti’s 58th president on February 7, inheriting a government that has been without a leader since early 2016.
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174 Inmates Escape From Haitian Prison
174 inmates escaped from prison on October 22 after killing a guard and stealing firearms. The jailbreak occurred in the Haitian coastal town of Arcahaie.
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Hurricane Matthew Wreaks Havoc on Caribbean and American Southeast
Water surged to the roof lines of houses in Princeville, North Carolina last Thursday as Hurricane Matthew continued its campaign of widespread destruction and collateral damage. The United States was the last stop on the trail of the three-week long Category-Four hurricane.
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Struggling Haiti Receives Another Blow From Hurricane Matthew
Haiti is no stranger to the horrors of a natural disaster nor to empty promises from international aid organizations.
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Haitian Political Process Moves Forward, Parliament Approves Interim PM
On March 26, the Haitian parliament approved the interim president’s second nominee, as reported by the Associated Press. Enex Jean-Charles has since absorbed the duties of appointing a cabinet to run everyday state affairs.
Read moreDiplomacy World Leaders Forum Welcomes Leonel Fernandez
Earlier on the day of the lecture, word reached university administrators that certain groups had the intention to demonstrate on campus. As a result, security was strengthened. The protest was geared toward both the Dominican Republic and Mr. Fernandez.
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