"Barbecue" threatens Dominicans

In a recent video shared on social media, Jimmy Chérizier, aka "Barbecue," leader of the "Viv Ansanm" gang coalition, made direct threats against Dominican citizens, exacerbating tensions between the two countries. He claims that Dominicans "ignore the truth" and uses extreme and violent language, calling for attacks and the killing of citizens of the Dominican Republic. These statements have raised serious concerns, particularly regarding the safety of Dominicans living in Haiti and the potential impact on bilateral relations and border stability.

Referendum and elections, unrealistic according to Senator (D) Jeanne Shaheen

Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed her concerns to Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a letter. She expressed concern that current plans for this year's referendum and elections are unrealistic given the current security situation. She emphasized that these plans are highly vulnerable to criminal infiltration, which could undermine the democratic legitimacy of Haiti's future Constitution and Government.

Recruitment of 450 nurses

On the occasion of International Nurses Day, May 12, 2025, the Minister of Health, Bertrand Sinal, announced the recruitment of 450 nurses, the integration of the 70 graduates of the last official competitive examination, and the integration of midwives into the Nursing Directorate.

Dr. Phaïmir Jean Charles assassinated

Dr. Phaïmir Jean Charles, an epidemiologist, was murdered on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at her residence in Delmas 75. Unidentified individuals entered her home and tied up the occupants before stabbing the doctor several times.

One of the alleged Automeca arsonists arrested

The Haitian National Police (PNH), through the Southeast Departmental Directorate, arrested Saint Louis Anthony Santo, an active member of the Simon-Pelé gang led by Jouma, in the town of "Nan Gota," in the commune of Anse-à-Pitres (Southeast Department). He is suspected of involvement in the arson attack that destroyed the "Automeca" car dealership on the night of May 7-8, 2025. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44867-haiti-flash-major-automeca-dealership-attacked-looted-and-reduced-to-ashes-video.html

Fear of being deported, she dies in childbirth

Lourdia Jean Pierre, a 32-year-old Haitian woman, gave birth at home on Friday, May 9, 2025. Fearing deportation by Dominican immigration services, she unfortunately succumbed to complications related to childbirth. Fortunately, the baby is doing well.

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