After 6 Months, Still No Trial for Duvalier in Haiti

Port-au-Prince, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) Saturday marked six months since the return of former Haitian dictator Jean Claude Duvalier, who has not been brought to trial despite 20 lawsuits filed against him.

South America Donates 70 Million to Haiti

Quito,  (Prensa Latina) The member countries of the Union of South American Nations have contributed 70 million of 100 million USD promised for rebuilding Haiti following the 2010 earthquake, UNASUR ambassador Rodolfo Mattarollo reported.

New Wave of Cholera in Haiti

Port au Prince,  (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Public Health and Population this Thursday raised the alert due to a new outbreak of cholera in the northern and southern departments affected by the epidemic since October 2010.

Haiti: US Intromission Questioned

Port-au-Prince, (Prensa Latina) The intromission of the US Ambassador in Haiti, Kenneth Merten, in the Haitian domestic affairs has been questioned by the digital newspaper Haiti Progress.

The paper’s criticism is a reaction to demands by the US Ambassador to speed up the ratification of assigned Prime Minister Philippe Gérard Rouzier, one of the richest men in Haiti.

Haiti: Rainfall Death Toll Reaches 28

Port-au-Prince,  (Prensa Latina) At least 28 people died and six were missing in Haiti after heavy rains that affected the country for over a week, the Civil Protection Directorate confirmed on Friday.

The directorate announced that it continued assessing damages, and that the death toll could rise.

Haiti: Senate Commission to Study Appointment of Prime Minister

Port-au-Prince, May 25 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian Senate created a special commission to analyze the appointment of entrepreneur Daniel Rouzier as Prime Minister, the initial step to ratify the post in the local Parliament.

Haiti: Expulsion of Refugees in Camps

Port au Prince, May 25 (Prensa Latina) Haitian human rights organizations asked Michel Martellyâ�Ös government to take urgent measures to prevent expulsions from the camps of victims of the 2010 earthquake, where more than 680,000 people live.

Cuba Thanks Haiti for Award to Medical Brigade

Port au Prince, May 14 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Vice President Esteban Lazo thanked the outgoing president of Haiti, Rene Preval, for the maximum award of that country granted to the Cuban medical brigade for its work in combating the cholera epidemic.

Possible Return of Former President Aristide to Haiti

Port-au-Prince, Mar 11 (Prensa Latina) Only 10 days before the presidential and legislative elections take place, rumor has it that former president Jean Bertand Aristide will return to Haiti.

His return is imminent, according to Marysse Narcisse, spokesperson of the Lavalas Family Party, previously headed by Aristide, exiled in South Africa since 2004 after a coup overthrew him.

Haitians Happy, Bracing for Return of Aristide

Port au Prínce, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) Haitians are organizing a warm welcome for Ex President Jean Bertrand Aristide, who might return to the country before the presidential runoff on March 20.

Haiti: Electoral Council to Announce Election Results

Port-au-Prince, Feb 2 (Prensa Latina) Haitians are eagerly awaiting the announcement today of the official results of the Nov. 28 presidential election.

U.S. Secretary of State to Visit Haiti

Port-au-Prince, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrives in Haiti on Sunday to meet with President Rene Preval and representatives of political parties and civil organizations in this country, plunged into a post-election limbo and an unprecedented humanitarian crisis

UNASUR Criticizes Haiti´s Fragile Judicial System

Port-au-Prince, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) The Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) on Friday criticized Haiti´s fragile judicial system with regards to going forward with legal proceedings against former dictator Jean Claude Duvalier, charged with various crimes.

Haitian President: Duvalier Must Face Justice

Port-au-Prince, Jan 24 (Prensa Latina) Haitian President Rene Preval affirmed that former dictator Jean Claude Duvalier, “Baby Doc,” must face justice for his crimes and cannot leave the country until that process concludes.

Haití: Enviado de la UNESCO elogia la labor humanitaria de Cuba

Paris, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) UNESCO Special Envoy for Haiti, Michaelle Jean, praised Cuba’s support to Haiti, a country devastated by an earthquake a year ago, in matters of health.

In statements to Prensa Latina, the official highlighted the presence and contribution of numerous Cuban medical teams.

Former Dictator Will Stay in Haiti for the Moment

Port-au-Prince, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) Former Haitian dictator Jean Claude Duvalier left Karibe Hotel, where he was staying, though so far he has no intention of leaving the country, people close to him told reporters.

UN Security Council Analyzes Haiti’s Situation

By Victor Carriba

United Nations, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The UN Security Council on Thursday will analyze the situation in Haiti, a country enveloped in tragedy, crisis and events involving the United Nations itself.

Haiti: Duvalier Charged with Robbery and Corruption

Port-au-Prince, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) Former Haitian dictator Jean Claude Duvalier, “Baby Doc”, was indicted on charge of corruption, robbery and embezzlement of public funds from 1971 to 1986, the General Attorney’s Office announced.

Former Dictator’s Return Could Worsen Haiti’s Instability

Port-au-Prince, Jan 17 (Prensa Latina) The return to Haiti of former dictator Jean Claude Duvalier could aggravate the political instability that has prevailed since the controversial presidential elections.

Duvalier, also known as “Baby Doc,” is staying at a downtown hotel guarded by police, according to Telesur reports.

Haiti: Uncertainty and Pessimism on Quake Anniversary

Port-au-Prince, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) Haiti faces bleak prospects and its inhabitants are torn between uncertainty and pessimism, one year after an earthquake destroyed the capital and neighboring cities.

The quake, which killed 220,000

Ladders for the Poor

By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF/New  York Times

Nicholas D. Kristof

Nearly a year after the earthquake in Haiti, more than one million people are still living in tents and reconstruction has barely begun — and that’s a useful reminder of the limitations of charity and foreign aid.

Private and public donations saved lives in Haiti, no question. But it’s also true that well-meaning bleeding-hearts tend to exaggerate the impact aid typically has on a country. Those nations that have managed to lift themselves out of poverty have done so mostly with trade, not aid — with giving people jobs and a ladder, not handouts and an elevator.

CARICOM to Present Haiti Reconstruction Plans

Port-au-Prince, Jan 3 (Prensa Latina) Leaders of the Caribbean Community will promote mechanisms to speed up Haiti´s reconstruction in 2011.

The (CARICOM) delegation will meet in Port-au-Prince from January 5 to 7 and will focus mainly on improving Haitian construction capacity.