Haiti History Explained, From Independence to the 2027 Vote
Haiti history in plain English: Taíno island, French colony, 1804 revolution, 1825 debt, US occupation, gangs and the vote set...
November 5, 2026Section
Haiti
The Big Read: Today in Haiti
The stories that matter most today. Updated Nov 3, 2:30 PM ET.
Haiti Gang Leader Asks UN for MediationWilson Joseph of the 400 Mawozo gang asked the UN for a mediation delegation, warning that the Salvadoran deployment could escalate violence.
Tue 6:25 AM ET
- Who Holds Real Power in Haiti
Haiti power in November 2026: the prime minister without a parliament, elites, gangs, regions, skin colour, churches, unions and who is left out.
Tue 7:14 AM ET
- US Airline Returns to Haiti After Two Years
American Airlines restarted daily Miami to Cap-Haitien flights on 1 November, ending a two-year gap.
Mon 2:53 AM ET
Dominican Republic Aids El Salvador in Haiti
The Dominican Republic is giving El Salvador logistics, intelligence and medical help in Haiti, its ministers said on 4 November...
November 4, 2026
Who Holds Real Power in Haiti
Haiti power in November 2026: the prime minister without a parliament, elites, gangs, regions, skin colour, churches, unions and who...
November 3, 2026
Haiti Gang Leader Asks UN for Mediation
Haiti's 400 Mawozo gang leader Wilson Joseph asked the UN on 1 November to send mediators as Salvadoran troops deploy.
November 3, 2026
US Airline Returns to Haiti After Two Years
American Airlines restarted daily Miami to Cap-Haitien flights on 1 November, ending a two-year gap. US carriers are still barred...
November 2, 2026
Haiti Population and Ethnic Groups Explained
Haiti population is about 11.9 million, young and mostly urban. See ethnic roots, Creole and French, faiths, displacement and the...
October 31, 2026
Salvadoran Troops Start Haiti Street Patrols
Dozens of Salvadoran soldiers began patrolling Port-au-Prince on 30 October as El Salvador puts its Haiti force above 2,000 and...
October 31, 2026
Haiti Anti-Gang Force Gets 600-Ton Airlift
The US Embassy in Haiti publicised a 600-ton airlift of priority equipment for the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force as troop...
October 31, 2026
Haiti Election Delayed to 18 July
The Haiti election was pushed to Sunday 18 July 2027, the electoral council said on 28 October, as armed gangs...
October 30, 2026