Miguel H. Díaz is first Hispanic to represent U.S. at Vatican

Deep in the heart of Vatican City, Cuban-born Roman Catholic theologian Miguel H. Díaz has managed to find an Italian version of a sandwich that reminds him of home: pan con lechón.

New Haiti PM promises to focus on investment

Haiti's new prime minister was inaugurated Wednesday and promised to attract more investment and create jobs, while forging good relations with lawmakers who have ousted two heads of government in as many years.

New prime minister confirmed by lawmakers in Haiti

Lawmakers overwhelmingly gave final approval to Jean-Max Bellerive as Haiti's new prime minister Tuesday, making him the sixth person to hold the post since 2004 in this politically unstable nation.

HAITI

Growth seen for Haiti, Guyana

Storm-battered Haiti and Guyana are the only Caribbean nations to project economic growth this year.

HAITI

Haiti prime minister nominee is a political survivor

Jean-Max Bellerive, who has learned to navigate Haiti's tricky political currents while serving in 10 administrations, will be the new prime minister.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Dominican Republic town blames U.S. firm for birth defects

A small Dominican Republic town plagued by birth defects wants to know if a U.S. power company is to blame.

Irish volunteers come together to build a new community in Haiti

260 Irish volunteers are pouring their sweat and money into building homes for hundreds of impoverished Haitian families.

REACTION IN SOUTH FLORIDA

In S. Florida, Haitian PM's dismissal met with fears, little surprise

The dismissal of Miche`le Pierre-Louis came as no surprise to many of South Florida's Haitian leaders, while some feared the move could be a setback for the troubled nation.

HAITI

Haiti calm after firing of Prime Minister Michèle Pierre-Louis

The streets of Haiti were calm after the firing of Prime Minister Michèle Pierre-Louis and her government, and the international community urged a quick transition to a new leadership.

HAITI

Haitian Senate fires prime minister

In a marathon session, Haitian senators voted to oust Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis.

HAITI

Haitian prime minister likely on way out

Haitian President René Préval has already picked a replacement for Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis.

HAITI

Haiti's prime minister targeted for ouster by lawmakers

Haitian senators want to oust the country's prime minister, claiming she has moved too slowly in addressing crucial problems.

IMMIGRATION

Haitian activists want Obama to address immigration goals

With President Barack Obama coming to Miami, some Haitian-American activists want him to address the issue of Temporary Protected Status.

MIAMI

Miami luncheon to honor five for their work

The Pan American Development Foundation will raise money for Haiti and recognize regional heroes at a Saturday luncheon.

UN extends peacekeeping mission in Haiti

The Security Council has voted unanimously to extend the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Haiti for a year, saying the situation in the impoverished Caribbean nation still constitutes a threat to international peace and security despite recent progress.

HAITI

UN plane crashes in Haiti with 6-10 onboard

UNITED NATIONS -- (AP) -- The United Nations says a U.N. plane monitoring the border between Haiti and the Dominican Republic crashed with 6 to 10 military personnel on board.

HAITIAN COMMUNITY

FHP trooper takes Haitian community under his wing

When Mass ended one recent Sunday morning, Florida Highway Patrol trooper Lt. Pasco ``Pat'' Santangelo stepped outside Notre Dame d'Haiti Catholic Church and began the usual post-service exchange of pleasantries and handshakes.

After Clinton visit, investors' perceptions of Haiti improve

The image of Haiti improved significantly among investors who attended a recent trade mission to Haiti led by former President Bill Clinton, according to a survey of participants by the Inter-American Development Bank.

MARKETING

Jamaica considers cashing in on its image

Boltmania has Jamaica trying to protect its brand through trademarking anything from the national colors to its celebrities.