Tag: Haiti

Saturday, January 22nd 2022 - 09:28 UTC
US Charges foreigner in connection with killing of Haitian President

A 49-year-old businessman who holds double citizenship of Haiti and Chile has been charged in the United States in connection with the murder of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse at the latter's residence in Port-au-Prince on July 7.
Monday, January 17th 2022 - 09:25 UTC
Former Haitian Senator arrested in Jamaica for Moïse's killing

A former Haitian senator has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the July 7 magnicide of President Jovenel Moïse in Port-au-Prince, it was reported.
Wednesday, January 5th 2022 - 10:14 UTC
Suspect in murder of Haitian President arrested en route to Colombia

Former Colombian elite soldier Mario Antonio Palacios has been arrested by United States authorities in Panama during a stopover on his way back home from Jamaica, it was announced Tuesday.
Wednesday, December 29th 2021 - 08:59 UTC
Four dead after gunmen hit public transport in Haiti

At least four people have been reported dead after a group of unidentified gunmen fired shots on two public transport buses late Monday. Another four people have been reported wounded following the attack in southern Port-au-Prince.
Thursday, December 16th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Gov't of Haiti and transport unions reach deal over price of fuel

A memorandum of understanding was signed Wednesday between the Government of Haiti and transport unions barely a week after an increase in the price of fuels was decreed by Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
Tuesday, December 14th 2021 - 23:09 UTC
Dozens killed or wounded after explosion in Haiti

At least 60 people have been killed and dozens more were injured when a fuel truck blew up Monday night in the Samari area near Cap-Haitien, the country's second-largest city.
Tuesday, December 14th 2021 - 03:22 UTC
Late Haitian President had list of corruption ring

Slain Haitian President Jovenel Moïse planned to give authorities in the United States a list of politicians and businessmen linked to drug trafficking, it was reported Monday.
Thursday, November 25th 2021 - 08:58 UTC
Haiti's PM appoints new cabinet in pursuit of some political stability

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry Wednesday launched a full-scale cabinet reshuffle to include some opposition figures within his administration in an attempt to achieve some stability in a country still trying to recover from the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse plus a devastating earthquake, the COVID-19 pandemic and also some gang violence.
Thursday, November 18th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Suspect in Haiti president's murder dies presumably of COVID-19

A former Haitian policeman who had been arrested for his alleged involvement in the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse has died presumably of COVID-19 while in custody, it was reported.
Wednesday, November 17th 2021 - 08:02 UTC
Yet another suspect arrested in Haitian President's murder case

Turkish authorities have arrested businessman Samir Handal in connection with the July 7 assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse at his Port-au-Prince residence, it was announced.