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Four Haitian teachers confirmed dead in French Guiana

Published on: February 4, 2026
08:03

Port-au-Prince, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) Haitian authorities confirmed the deaths of four Haitian teachers who had been missing since their boat capsized on the Maroni River in French Guiana.

CARICOM ultimatum for Haitian agreement expires Tuesday

Published on: February 3, 2026
10:10

Port-au-Prince, Feb 3 (Prensa Latina) Haitian media outlets noted the expiration this Tuesday of an ultimatum issued last week by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) demanding a political agreement between the warring factions in the country.

Haitian airline suspends flights after attack on two planes

Published on: January 28, 2026
10:26

Port-au-Prince, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) The Haiti-based airline ZED Airlines S.A., which currently operates flights between Haiti and Latin America, has suspended its flight operations immediately, citing “serious security problems.”

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.

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