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HAITI | Opposition political battle to oust Moise starts Sunday

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, November 2, 2019 - Haiti's opposition parties and organizations announced that they will begin on Sunday really intense demonstrations which will last for 7 consecutive days until President Jovenel Moise resigns.

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November 2, 2019
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Policemen patrol the streets armed with assault weapons during protests in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Oct. 31, 2019. | Photo: EFE

HAITI | 42 Protesters Have Died and 86 Were Injured Over 8 Weeks

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, November 1, 2019 - The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reported that 42 people have died and 86 have been injured during protests that paralyze Haiti since mid-September.

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November 1, 2019
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HAITI | Haiti paid over $20 billion in present-day money to free itself from France. Here’s why

In 1825, with warships readied, France demanded that Haiti pay them 150 million francs. The French also ordered Haiti to cut by 50%, the cost of every export the country sent to France and its colonies. Justification for the payment?

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October 19, 2019
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HAITI | Protesters in Haiti burn businesses in push to oust leader

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Thousands of protesters seeking to oust President Jovenel Moise attacked businesses and government buildings across Haiti Friday, creating chaos on the streets after a weeks-long shutdown of vital services that has damaged the country’s ailing economy and shaken the president’s already tenuous position.

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September 28, 2019
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Fritz William Michel named Haiti's new prime minister

HAITI | Moïse names Fritz-William Michel Haiti's new prime minister

PORT-AU-PRINCE, July 23, 2019 - Haiti's President Jovenel Moise on Monday named Fritz-William Michel an executive in the Ministry of Economy and Finance as his fourth prime minister since becoming head of state in 2017, and follows the resignation of his predecessor who failed to win parliamentary approval for his government.

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July 23, 2019
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Jovenel Moise during his investiture ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Feb. 7, 2017. | Photo: EFE

Haiti's President Moise Asserts Innocence in Corruption Scandal Amid Massive Protests

PORT AU PRINCE, HAITI, June 14, 2019 - Embattled Haitian President Jovenel Moise on Wednesday denied his involvement in corruption acts and public funds mismanagement during an event on the 24th anniversary of the Haitian National Police.

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June 14, 2019
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President Jovenel Moise accused of corruption, funds misappropriation, and repeated Constitution violations.

Haitian Lawmakers Ask Senate to Indict President Moïse

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, June 12, 2019 - Twenty Haitian members of the house of representatives presented a letter to the head of the Senate and to Vice President Gary Bodeau Tuesday, urging them to officially accuse President Jovenel Moïse of corruption, funds misappropriation, and repeated Constitution violations.

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June 12, 2019
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Prime Minister of Haiti Jean-Henry Céant, forced out of office Monday after six months on the job.

HAITI | Prime Minister Jean-Henry Céant ousted after 6 months in office

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, March 20, 2019 - The government of Prime Minister Jean-Henry Céant was forced out of office Monday after the Lower Chamber of Deputies voted overwhelming to censure the administration, after only six months.

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March 19, 2019
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HAITI | Opposition political battle to oust Moise starts Sunday

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HAITI | 42 Protesters Have Died and 86 Were Injured Over 8 Weeks

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HAITI | Haiti paid over $20 billion in present-day money to free itself from France. Here’s why

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HAITI | Protesters in Haiti burn businesses in push to oust leader

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HAITI | Moïse names Fritz-William Michel Haiti's new prime minister

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Haiti's President Moise Asserts Innocence in Corruption Scandal Amid Massive Protests

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Haitian Lawmakers Ask Senate to Indict President Moïse

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HAITI | Prime Minister Jean-Henry Céant ousted after 6 months in office

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