Category: Analysis

Citibank’s Entry into Haiti: A Century of Influence Citibank’s century-long presence is impossible to overlook. This financial powerhouse arrived in Haiti during the early 1900s, a time when the country was grappling with political instability and economic turmoil. Citibank saw a lucrative opportunity to enter a new market, and thus began its long-standing influence on […]

Haiti has long been plagued by violence, political instability, and economic hardship. The rise in gang-related violence, however, has reached unprecedented levels in recent years, with devastating impacts on communities across the country. While international aid and government interventions have often fallen short, there is a growing recognition that sustainable solutions must come from within. […]

Hello, dear readers! Today, I want to share with you a story that is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. We are going to delve into the current situation in Haiti, a beautiful country with a resilient people. Despite the many challenges they face, there are glimmers of hope that shine through the darkness. So, let’s talk […]

In the midst of ongoing turmoil, a compelling initiative is taking root, spearheaded by product innovator and Haitian native Lixon Vilsaint. With a deep understanding of the complexities that his homeland endures, Vilsaint is advocating for a significant shift in UN peacekeeping strategies in Haiti. Less than a month after the UN Security Council approved […]

On Dec. 21, 2022, Kim Ives, the editor of Haiti Liberté, provided a briefing to the Security Council meeting about the situation in Haiti. Mr. Ives alongside his colleague, journalist and filmmaker, Dan Cohen had investigated the fuel crisis, shipping traffic, hospitals, clinics, slums and wealthy neighborhoods in Port-au-Prince. He mentions miscommunication, misguidance and counter-productive […]

The 2023 Humanitarian Needs Overview (HNO) for Haiti describes life in the country as a daily struggle for survival, the result of  continuous years of economic recession, a political impasse, and unprecedented levels of gang violence. Every day, more and more people fall into extreme poverty; 31% of the population lives on less than US […]