Migration is a deeply entrenched concept within Latin America. Whether it is people crossing a border to establish themselves in a foreign land or a State receiving an influx of…
Baracoa’s main beach was already chaotic. A jumble of sandcastle makers, futbolistas and free divers who would run from afar and plunge into the Caribbean Sea. On Tuesday night that…
The United Nations General Assembly Resolution 65/209 declares August 30th the International Day of the Disappeared. Yet for the past century, Latin America has been no foreigner to forced disappearances…
Guest article by Sofia Papa and coordinated by Assistant Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Georgia College Brantley Nicholson of the (see…
According to Transparency International’s 2015 ranking regarding the classification of a total of 168 countries by perceived corruption, Uruguay outranks Chile as the least corrupt Latin American country, with Venezuela allegedly…
The Centers for Disease Control and Disease Prevention (CDC) have issued a warning to travelers - particularly pregnant women - to avoid 14 countries and territories in the Caribbean and…
Tourism at the top of Haiti’s agenda; millions of foreign direct investment in tourism industry; employment for locals; repercussions of new development projects. ‘Welcome to Haiti. Haiti…
Controversial citizenship and immigration law in the Dominican Republic; arbitrary deportation of Dominicans of Haitian descent; human rights violations. Dominicans of Haitian descent have been at risk of expulsion to…
Haiti: Voodoo and the Western Imagination Drive the pin into the doll. Wait for the witch, the victim and the scream - or maybe turn the football on instead. It’s…
Electoral oversight body to be formed International news outlets reporting on Haiti over the last week have concentrated their attention on the announcement last Friday (11 April) that the impasse…
Prime Minister says government to crack down on corruption; Duvalier case continues; Bill Clinton donates to agricultural projects
Former dictator, Jean-Claude Duvalier, finally appears in court; UN refusal to compensate cholera victims causes anger; capital rocked by small earthquake; Former dictator finally appears in court Former Haitian dictator,…
Caribbean leaders arrive in Port-au-Prince; UN chief says Haiti ‘not ready’ for foreign investment; US to build two prisons in Haiti; Camp in Port-au-Prince forcibly evicted; Journalists slam government for…
International agencies put pressure on government to prosecute Duvalier; Electoral crisis continues; Musicians accuse Martelly of silencing dissent; Haitians detained whilst trying to illegally enter Puerto Rico Duvalier must face…
Sophia Martelly and Olivier Martelly issued with court summons; cabinet reshuffled; road accident leaves 22 dead; schoolgirl killed by UN vehicle; new head of MINUSTAH named Haiti: Presidential family issued…
Deputies protest at opening of 2013 legislative session; Prime minister holds press conference in USA; UN urges Haitian government to hold delayed elections; US pastor pleads guilty to sexual abuse…
Martelly government criticised on 3rd anniversary of 2010 earthquake; Amnesty International launches campaign to halt forced evictions; pro-Aristide supporters defend ex-president against charges Earthquake victims remembered The Martelly administration has…
Pressure mounts against the Martelly government; increasing corruption and authoritarianism; Canada pulls aid to Haiti; As we move into 2013 and as we near the third anniversary of the January…
Oxfam report criticises forced evictions of camps; UN launches cholera-fighting initiative; students arrested at university in Port-au-Prince
US film director launches petition to fight against cholera epidemic; Haitian President Martelly obtains grants for agriculture and private sector in Japan; Government extends state of emergency measures; IMF advises…
CEP President accused of rape; 1 killed in protests; Prime Minister attends inauguration of new Mexican President
Protests across the country calling for Martelly’s resignation; President meets with Pope in Europe, solicits EU countries for further aid
Protesters take to the streets demanding justice for murdered student; policeman assassinated; Martelly attends Ibero-American Summit in Spain
Haitian government declares state of emergency following hurricane Sandy; fears for worsening political unrest; Haitian police arrest 9 in connection to kidnappings network
New constitution gives more rights to Haitians abroad; road safety back in the spotlight after dozens killed in crash; woman arrested by child protection agency.
