Dominican Republic and Its Neighbours in the Caribbean
Dominican Republic neighbours explained: the Haiti border, Puerto Rico, Cuba, sea treaties, SICA, CARIFORUM and DR-CAFTA trade with the US.
October 5, 2026Topic
Haiti
Haiti Transit Ban Orders Overseas Imports to Bypass Dominican Republic
Haiti transit ban: a finance ministry circular says goods from third countries must ship straight to Haitian ports or airports,...
October 5, 2026
Haiti Electoral Council Warns Parties Against Campaigning Before 13 December Vote
The Haiti electoral council tells parties and candidates not to campaign before it sets the official period, as the 13...
September 30, 2026
Haiti Moïse Assassination Trial: Pastor Christian Sanon Faces Miami Jury
The Moïse assassination trial resumed in Miami on 28 September 2026, as Haitian-American pastor Christian Sanon denied plotting to kill...
September 30, 2026
Haiti Inflation Slows to 17% but Central Bank Keeps Rates on Hold
Haiti inflation slowed to 17.0% in August, official data show. The central bank kept its main rates unchanged as food...
September 29, 2026
Haiti Gang Suppression Force Faces UN Renewal Vote After Reprisal Kills at Least 11
The Haiti Gang Suppression Force faces a UN renewal vote on 29 September, a day after a gang reprisal killed...
September 29, 2026
Haiti’s First Vote in a Decade Draws Nine Presidential Hopefuls
Nine men have signed up to run for president in Haiti's first vote in a decade, set for 13 December....
September 28, 2026
Haiti Explained 2026: The Gang Crisis, the Transition, the Economy and What to Watch
Haiti explained: who governs after the council, where the Gang Suppression Force stands, an economy in decline and the December...
September 28, 2026
Haiti’s Compas Direct at 71: UNESCO Heritage Meets a Fragile Future
Haiti's compas direct turns 71, freshly inscribed on UNESCO's heritage list, even as the country faces deep challenges.
July 27, 2026