FLASH : Resumption of passport production

The Directorate of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) of the Ministry of the Interior informs that 11,770 passports have successfully passed the control stage. These documents, which were blocked, are now ready for delivery. Following this stage, passport production will resume on Monday, August 26 with a methodology optimized for efficiency. The DIE informs that arrangements have been made to ensure improved production and rapid delivery of passports.

USA : Former President Martelly still in Miami

According to Martelly's lawyer, his client is still in Miami and is inquiring about the possibility of obtaining a work permit. According to the Miami Herald, the sanctions imposed by the US Treasury Department will not necessarily form the basis for criminal prosecution in the United States, but they could lead to UN sanctions...

15 members of a gang arrested in the DR

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, the Dominican National Police (PND) arrested 15 people of Haitian origin, members of a gang led by Pierre Péguy, alias "Joni" linked to the criminal group "400 Mawozo" who is actively sought by the Dominican authorities.

US Sanctions : PM Wants Martelly's File

On Thursday, August 22, 2024, Prime Minister Garry Conille mentioned his government's intention, via the Minister of Justice, to request from the US government the file of former President Michel Martelly, sanctioned for "drug trafficking, money laundering and gang financing" https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-43030-haiti-flashformer-president-martelly-sanctioned-by-the-usa-for-drug-trafficking-money-laundering-and-gang-sponsorship.html . "It is the responsibility of the State to inquire about the file in order to provide explanations to the population," explained Conille.

Tourism : The North destination active

Despite the persistent deterioration of the socio-political climate and insecurity, efforts to restore the Northern destination are continuing. Several socio-cultural activities and excursions have been carried out alongside the traditional country festivals of this region, proving that the North could become a real tourist destination in the Caribbean region if national and local stakeholders continue to combine their efforts to redevelop the artistic, cultural and spiritual heritage and improve the tourist offer.

USA : Sponsorship offer scam>

USCIS employees never use social media to contact people seeking to emigrate to the United States. If you receive sponsorship offers through applications such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Facebook, please report the user on the platform itself and report the scam at https://www.uscis.gov/scams-fraud-and-misconduct/avoid-scams/report-immigration-scams

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