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Thirty years later, some lament Haiti’s ignored constitution 

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Following the fall of the Duvalier regime in 1986, the majority of the Haitian people rallied to adopt a new constitution in March 1987 they hoped would usher democratic rule after enduring a brutal dictatorship. In drafting the constitution, its framers sought primarily to prevent the re-emergence of dictatorial regimes and to establish…


Slam the scams targeting Haitians

Fraudulent schemes and other activities targeting the Haitian community abound in Haiti, the U.S. and elsewhere across the globe. Most appear to fall in the get-rich-quick or Ponzi-like pyramid categories.

To help the community avoid these scams, this page compiles stories we’ve reported about fraudulent activities and provides resources to avoid or report scams. 


Haitian Women to Celebrate for Women’s History Month


Immigration News
As the Haitian community goes through the process of sponsoring Haitians who want to come to the United States through the Biden Administration’s parole process, both the potential financial supporters and Haitians being sponsored have raised a host of questions. The Haitian Times asked lawyers at the Americans for Immigrant Justice, based in Miami, for some answers.

Produced: Vania André | Compiled: Ashley Miznazi
Click here for more questions and answers about the parole process.

Your immigration sponsorship questions answered 

Common questions about sponsoring Haitians as a financial supporter in the US

As the Haitian community goes through the process of sponsoring Haitians who want to come to the United States through the Biden Administration’s parole process, both the potential financial supporters and Haitians being sponsored have raised a host of questions. The Haitian Times asked lawyers at the Americans for Immigrant Justice, based in Miami, for…

Welcome.US opens registration for Haitians looking for American sponsors

MIAMI—  A sponsor-parolee matching group has opened registration for interested beneficiaries of the humanitarian parole programs for Cubas, Haitians, Venezuelas, Nicaraguas and Ukrainians.  The Welcome.US group’s database will be open on the 15th of the month for a limited time to balance the number of sponsors and beneficiaries through its Welcome Connect platform.  This month…

Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in immigration news and policy affecting the Haitian community. Our dedicated immigration page offers in-depth analysis, breaking news, exclusive features, and the information you need to navigate the immigration system.



Canada sanctions 2 more Haitians, pledges $100M for police

PORT-AU-PRINCE — The Canadian government added two more Haitians, a former senator and a businessman, to its sanctions list for the pair’s alleged financial and operational support of armed gangs in Haiti. Nenel Cassy, is a former senator from the Nippes region, and Steeve Khawly, is an entrepreneur who ran unsuccessfully for president of Haiti.…


State of Haiti

State of Haiti series looks at the conditions many Haitians endure to carry on from day to day, despite alarming statistics about the country’s governance, crime and severe humanitarian crises.



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Dancing despite the dangers | Video

PORT-AU-PRINCE — To many Haitians, dance, as a practice, is not a profession to be taken up for a living. Still, many women chose to make it their profession, managing to eke out a living through shows, festivals, troupes and other performance opportunities. As Haiti continues to freefall, some women who chose the field are…


Pandan kominote Ayisyen ap pase nan pwosesis patwone Ayisyen ki vle entre nan Ozetazini sou pwogram Biden's pawol imanitè, nou jwen ke moun ki vle patwone moun, ak moun ki vle vini, genyen pakèt kesyon. Haitian Times mande avoka nan Americans for Immigrant Justice, ki baze nan Miami, pou kèk repons.

Produced: Vania André | Voiceover: Rachel Cassagnol | Compiled: Ashley Miznazi
This copy was translated using AI technology and edited by Vania André and Macollvie Neel.


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