Haiti president defends first 2 years in office

Haitian President Michel Martelly defended his administration Tuesday as he marked two years in office, pointing to a national school-tuition program, social protection projects and the return of tourism as his leading achievements.

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Haitian music, culture take center stage at Compas Fest

Celebrating its 15th year, music festival brings together Haitian fans and top entertainers to celebrate Haiti’s culture, and Flag Day.

Eviction fears haunt Haiti camps after attacks

Attorney Reynold Georges showed up with a judge and a police officer on a recent afternoon at Camp Acra, a cluster of tents and plywood shelters scattered across rocky hills dotted with trees in the heart of the Haitian capital.

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Haiti’s ex-President Aristide breaks silence

Two years after his surprise return from seven years in exile, former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide breaks his silence.

• Listen to former President Aristide's press conference Thursday

Ex-Haitian leader criticizes gov't over poverty

Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide emerged from months of seclusion for a second straight day and took several swipes at the current government.

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Haiti travel getting competition

Pending approval, JetBlue Airways plans to offer flights to Haiti. Meanwhile, IBC Airways is teaming up with a Haitian start-up to expand its reach in the Haitian market.

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Ex-Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide appears in court, draws crowd

Ex-Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, little seen in public since his return home two years ago, was in court to answer a summons.

Thousands follow ex-Haiti president after court

Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide made a rare public appearance Wednesday and thousands of supporters shadowed the ex-leader's motorcade following a court hearing.

More Haitians using Puerto Rico as migrant route

Haitians have been fleeing their troubled country for years, trying to reach the U.S. or other Caribbean islands by sea or by trekking across the island of Hispaniola to scratch out a living in the Dominican Republic.