Death toll from Haiti’s earthquake rises to over 1,900

Haiti

Published
August 17, 2021

Death toll from Haiti’s earthquake rises to over 1,900

Residents are weary and frustrated as Tropical Storm Grace forces a pause in rescue efforts and government support is virtually nonexistent.
Published
August 16, 2021

Earthquake death toll in Haiti rises to 1,419, with 6,000 more injured

The quake, centered about 80 miles west of the capital of Port-au-Prince, nearly razed some towns and triggered landslides.
Published
August 16, 2021

Tropical depression drenches earthquake-stricken Haiti

Heavy rain and strong winds whipped at the country's southwestern area, which was hit hardest by Saturday's earthquake, and officials warned that rainfall could reach 15 inches in some areas.
Published
July 23, 2021

Protesters disrupt funeral for slain Haitian president

There was heavy security at the funeral for Jovenel Moïse in response to violent protests and fears of political volatility in the Caribbean nation.
Published
July 19, 2021

Haiti getting new prime minister

Interim premier Claude Joseph will step down in the wake of the July 7 assassination of President Jovenal Moise.
Published
July 16, 2021

Hundreds greet Aristide on his return to troubled Haiti

The former president, who was in Cuba for medical treatment, arrives as the country is still in turmoil from the recent assassination of its leader.
Published
July 10, 2021

‘We need help’: Haiti’s interim leader requests U.S. troops

Haiti’s interim government says it has asked the U.S. to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilize the country and prepare the way for elections.