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Haiti resumes school year despite political and health crisis

Published on: September 21, 2021
14:36

Port-au-Prince, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) Haiti resumed the school year in the departments not affected by the recent earthquake amid the challenges posed by the political and health crisis, Prime Minister Ariel Henry acknowledged on Tuesday.

More than 100 parties could run for elections in Haiti

Published on: September 8, 2021
08:11

Port-au-Prince, Sep 8 (Prensa Latina) Some 108 political parties and groups on Wednesday appear in the partial list presented by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) to compete in the next presidential and legislative elections in Haiti.

Two months after president’s assassination crisis remains in Haiti

Published on: September 7, 2021
13:03

Port-au-Prince, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assasasinated two months ago on Tuesday, and his death worsened the sociopolitical situation with several factions fighting for power, increased insecurity and a humanitarian crisis due to the earthquake.

Haitian opposition platform might join forces with government

Published on: September 6, 2021
12:36

Port-au-Prince, Sept 6 (Prensa Latina) The spokesman for the Democratic and Popular Sector (SDP), Andre Michel, said on Monday that he is holding talks with Prime Minister Ariel Henry about a national agreement.

Haiti: Over half million children at risk of waterborne diseases

Published on: September 3, 2021
07:31

United Nations, Sep 3 (Prensa Latina) Around 540,000 children in the southwest of earthquake-stricken Haiti are now facing the possible re-emergence of waterborne diseases such as cholera and diarrhea, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned Friday.

UNICEF conducts campaign to provide more assistance in Haiti

Published on: September 2, 2021
07:13

United Nations, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is currently rolling out a campaign for collecting more donations to assist Haiti, where humanitarian needs increase after earthquake struck in the country.

Political agreement signed in Haiti despite boycott by activists

Published on: August 31, 2021
13:48

Port-au-Prince, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The Organization of the People in Struggle and the Dessalinian Popular Movement of Haiti are two of the political platforms that signed the Agreement of August 30, trade unionist Magalie Georges confirmed today.

Argentine humanitarian mission continues work in Haiti

Published on: August 31, 2021
10:06

Buenos Aires, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The Argentine White Helmets Commission continues its work in Haiti today, where it traveled to collaborate in areas most affected by the earthquake that struck that country on August 14.

Haiti is concerned about consequences of an earthquake in the north

Published on: August 26, 2021
09:53

Port-au-Prince, Aug 26 (Prensa Latina) Following the recent devastating earthquake in Haiti, local authorities in the northern departments are calling today for concrete measures to be taken to avoid the consequences of a similar event in that region.

Cuba reinforces medical brigade in Haiti

Published on: August 25, 2021
09:54

Havana, Aug 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuba sent a reinforcement of 11 doctors specialized in disaster situations and serious epidemics to Haiti, who will help to serve the population affected by the August 14th earthquake, local media reported.

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