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Statements, news roundups, and stories from Haiti and the diaspora — tracking security, elections, immigration, and the fight for dignity.
Haiti has started registering voters in Port-au-Prince ahead of planned national elections, even as gangs continue to control large parts of the capital. Many observers remain concerned about whether all citizens will be able to participate safely.
Source: AP News — HaitiNew reports from Haiti indicate that multiple motorcycle taxi drivers have been killed, while the government has also announced increased inspections of medicines entering the country to combat counterfeit drugs.
Source: Haiti LibreHaiti's U-20 national football team will face Costa Rica in the CONCACAF U-20 Championship quarterfinal after the match venue and kickoff time were changed due to logistical issues.
Source: Le NouvellisteFollowing the end of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation, many Haitian families are facing uncertainty over their immigration status, while advocacy groups continue to raise concerns about conditions in Haiti.
Source: USCIS — Temporary Protected StatusIn Jamaica, attorneys are challenging deportation orders issued against several Haitians who recently arrived in the country.
Source: The Guardian — HaitiA Haitian woman who was released from ICE custody in Pennsylvania later died from exposure, and her family has announced plans to file a lawsuit.
Source: Miami Herald — Haiti