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1:17pm, 14th April, 2019

Dispute with U.S. energy trader worsens Haiti's fuel crisis

A dispute between Haiti and a U.S. energy trading firm is leading to long blackouts and fuel shortages in the Caribbean nation, feeding anger at President Jovenel Moise's government following the collapse of a supply deal with Venezuela last yea...

Haiti police fire rubber pellets at mourners as protests resume

9:57pm, 22nd February, 2019

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Haiti police fire rubber pellets at mourners as protests resume

Haitian police wary of renewed unrest after days of nationwide protests fired tear gas and rubber pellets on Friday to disperse about 200 protesters and mourners carrying the casket of a man killed last week in anti-government riots.

Americans among group arrested in Haiti with arsenal of guns: media

6:54pm, 18th February, 2019

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Americans among group arrested in Haiti with arsenal of guns: media

Haitian police arrested a group of foreign nationals, including five Americans, armed with semi-automatic weapons, Haitian newspapers reported on Monday, adding to uncertainty in the impoverished Caribbean country after days of anti-government protes...

Haiti vows to trim expenses and investigate PetroCaribe amid protests

3:01pm, 17th February, 2019

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Haiti vows to trim expenses and investigate PetroCaribe amid protests

The Haitian government vowed to deepen the investigation into alleged corruption in the PetroCaribe oil program and to reduce its expenses, seeking to meet some of protestors' demands as demonstrations roil the country.

Haiti's president defies violent protests, will not step down

12:08am, 15th February, 2019

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Haiti's president defies violent protests, will not step down

Haiti's President Jovenel Moise struck a combative note on Thursday in his first address since violent protests flared in the capital, defying calls for his ouster but urging dialogue to address soaring inflation and alleged misuse of funds.

At least one dead, dozens hurt as thousands protest graft in Haiti

6:52pm, 17th October, 2018

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At least one dead, dozens hurt as thousands protest graft in Haiti

At least one person was killed and dozens injured as thousands of protesters took to the streets in Haiti on Wednesday over a corruption scandal and some marchers called for the resignation of President Jovenel Moise.

Haiti quake death toll rises to 15, and 300 injured

7:09pm, 8th October, 2018

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Haiti quake death toll rises to 15, and 300 injured

An earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday killed 15 people, injured another 300 and destroyed 40 houses, Jerry Chandler, head of the Caribbean country's civil protection agency, said on Monday.

Haiti's prime minister quits amid backlash over fuel price protests

5:29pm, 14th July, 2018

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Haiti's prime minister quits amid backlash over fuel price protests

Haitian Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant resigned on Saturday as he faced a non-confidence vote after a move to lower fuel subsidies prompted days of violent protests in the impoverished Caribbean nation.

Haiti protests carry on despite fuel hike U-turn; flights canceled

9:25pm, 7th July, 2018

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Haiti protests carry on despite fuel hike U-turn; flights canceled

Haitian leaders pleaded for calm on Saturday as violent protests over fuel price hikes entered a second day and airlines canceled flights to the Caribbean nation.