January 14, 2026

Society

Arms Trafficking in Quartier Morin: Two Suspects Arrested After Discovery of an Arsenal

Haiti Chronicle January 14, 2026

Willy Pierre and Clevickson Servius were arrested “while they were present for the verification of the container” at Cap-Terminal S.A. 2 in Quartier Morin. Investigators from the BLTS “immediately placed…

Haiti: France Does Not See Elections in 2026 Without the Restoration of Security

Haiti Chronicle January 14, 2026

The French Ambassador to Haiti, Antoine Michon, reaffirmed on France 24 France’s clear support for the organization of elections in 2026, while stressing that they can only take place under…

Attempt to Oust the CPT Coordinator Thwarted

Haiti Chronicle January 14, 2026

A discreet initiative aimed at replacing Laurent Saint-Cyr as coordinator of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) was expected to materialize on January 7, 2026, according to several internal sources consulted…

For Antoine Michon, The Rise of Gangs Is Directly Linked to the Explosion of Cocaine Trafficking in Haiti

Haiti Chronicle January 14, 2026

Haiti has long been integrated into regional cocaine trafficking routes, a phenomenon that has significantly worsened in recent years. “The country, like all others in the region, including our territories,…

Cap-Haïtien Paralyzed: Continuous Rains and Flooding Worsen the Urban Crisis

Haiti Chronicle January 14, 2026

Since the night of January 4, 2026, Cap-Haïtien has been hit by continuous downpours that have saturated the city, rendering several streets impassable and paralyzing traffic. Motorcycle taxis are at…

Under International Sanctions, Laurent Lamothe Announces Lawsuits Against His Critics for Defamation

Haiti Chronicle January 14, 2026

Still subject to international sanctions, former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe announced on January 5, 2026, his intention to initiate legal proceedings. The announcement was made in a message posted…

Illegal Tolls: Carrefour Drivers Paralyze Transport to Denounce Extortion

Haiti Chronicle January 14, 2026

Drivers operating the Carrefour–Port-au-Prince route observed a work stoppage on Monday, January 5, to denounce the installation of a tenth illegal toll booth on Magasin de l’État Street. They condemned…

Two New Courts Open in Ouanaminthe and Limbé to Bring Justice Closer to Citizens

Haiti Chronicle December 24, 2025

The Haitian state inaugurated two new Courts of First Instance in Ouanaminthe and Limbé on December 22, 2025, asserting its intention to bring the justice system closer to the population.…

Media Personality, Carel Pèdre, Arrested in Florida: Shockwaves Across the Haitian Media Sector

Haiti Chronicle December 24, 2025

Media host and entrepreneur Carel Pèdre, a prominent figure in Haiti’s media landscape and founder of the platform Chokarella, was arrested by the Broward County Police in Florida on December…

Haiti on the Brink of a Humanitarian Breakdown as the UN Launches a Major Appeal for 2026

Haiti Chronicle December 24, 2025

In response to the continuing deterioration of security conditions, the United Nations is preparing an emergency plan for 2026 aimed at mobilizing $880 million to support the most vulnerable Haitians.…

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