Jacmel : Celebrations under high security

The Haitian National Police (PNH), through the Southeast Departmental Directorate, has established a major security presence in the commune of Jacmel, in preparation for the celebration of Jacmel's patronal feast, "Saints Jacques et Philippe" which coincides with the Feast of Agriculture and Labor, this Thursday, May 1st, 2025. Highly strategic measures have been taken in the commune to ensure the smooth running of religious, agricultural, and cultural activities.

20,000 Haitians expelled

No fewer than 20,000 Haitians in an irregular migration situation were expelled by the Dominican Republic during the month of April 2025. This data was reported by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), emphasizing that this is the highest monthly figure since January 2025.

DR Banana Producers Need 15,000 Haitian Workers

On April 28, 2025, the Dominican Banana Producers Association (ADOBANANO) urged the Dominican government to regularize the status of 15,000 Haitian workers with irregular immigration status. This measure aims to increase fruit exports. According to Gil Blas Martínez, President of ADOBANANO in the province of Valverde, one of the proposals is to guarantee a workforce for the banana agribusiness. He suggests implementing a plan to grant work permits to foreigners already active in this sector.

USA Citibank : Closure of Diplomatic Mission Accounts

Citibank has informed some Haitian diplomatic and consular missions in the United States that their bank accounts may be closed within 60 days. "Contrary to current reports, this notice has nothing to do with the financial management of the Haitian Missions, but concerns the new rules applied by this bank for hosting the accounts of diplomatic missions in the United States. Haitian Chancellor Jean-Baptiste had already instructed the Haitian Ambassador in Washington to meet with Citibank officials to assess the arrangements to be made in light of these new measures."

Belize will no longer participate in the Mission

The Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed the cessation of military deployments in Haiti. This confirmation was given this week by Minister Francis Fonseca, following the return of two soldiers from the Belize Defense Force sent as an advance guard to Haiti. This contingent was initially scheduled to number 51 men. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44077-haiti-flash-belize-hesitates-to-send-more-soldiers-to-haiti.html

The National Network of Judges calls on the CPT

Faced with a shortage of judges, paralyzed courts, and prison overcrowding, the National Network of Haitian Judges alerts the authorities to this critical situation and calls on the Presidential Transitional Council to act immediately...

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