OAS Secretary General tours border with Haiti, Colombia’s Gustavo Petro back in Haiti

The newly appointed Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, toured the entire border between the Dominican Republic and Haiti (about 391 km) accompanied by the Minister of Defense, Lt. General Fernandez Onofre. The …

Haiti’s Secretary Oriol Soars into Office, Again

Gerald Oriol, Jr. served as Haiti’s Secretary of State for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities from October 2011 to April 2016. During this five-year period, he was profiled three-times in ABILITY Magazine. This article is an update on Oriol’s …

US Extends TPS Granted to Haiti Until February 2026 Following a Judge’s Decision

Haitian migrants arriving the US. Photo: X July 20, 2025 Hour: 5:29 pm The U.S. government has extended until February 2026 the protections stipulated under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for around half a million immigrants from Haiti, after a judge …

2 Injured In Shooting In Little Haiti

Colombia’s Petro visits Haiti to help bolster security amid gang violence

The Colombian leader opened a new embassy in Haiti, while talks have been focused on security and the fight against drug trafficking. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has travelled to Haiti for the second time this year in a significant show of support, …

UNHRC Publishes Findings On Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Latvia, North Macedonia, Spain, And Viet Nam

GENEVA (18 July 2025) – The UN Human Rights Committee today issued its findings on Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Latvia, North Macedonia, Spain and Viet Nam, following its review of these States parties during its 144th session. The findings highlight …

2 people injured in Little Haiti shooting

President Petro Inaugurates Colombia’s Embassy in Haiti

Colombian Head of State Gustavo Petro leads the official opening ceremony of the Embassy of Colombia in Haiti. Photo: X/ @infopresidencia July 19, 2025 Hour: 5:42 pm Colombian President Gustavo Petro was part of the inauguration of his country’s first …

Temporary Protective Status for Haiti reinstated until 2026

A court ruling on Saturday reinstated Temporary Protective Status for Haitians until February of next year. The decision means that more than half a million Haitian nationals with TPS, with several who live and work in South Florida, will be allowed to …

At Nègès Mawon’s 8th festival, women question their absence in Haiti’s power structure | PHOTOS

Overview: The organization Nègès Mawon launched the 8th edition of its feminist festival, held from July 17 to 19 in Pétion-Ville under the theme “Pouvwa” — “Power,” encouraging women to reflect on their influence and role in Haiti’s political sphere. PORT …