r/haiti • • Jul 23 '26

NEWS TPS Megathread

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Please post all TPS news and commentary here.

We will allow for limited posting on the topic in the sub for major developments and news.

At mod discretion we will take down and redirect TPS related post to this megathread that don't meet that standard


r/haiti • • Jun 04 '26

NEWS R/Haiti Rule Update 06/2026

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r/Haiti has grown significantly in the last few years. To keep this space on topic and a space for healthy, respectful, and thoughtful discussion, the MOD team is introducing 5 new rules:

Rule 6: No self-promotion or channel promotion

Links to personal YouTube channels, TikToks, Instagram pages, or any account soliciting followers or subscribers are not allowed, even if Haiti-related. This includes repeated promotion of the same external account or platform across multiple posts. Repeat offenders will be banned.

Rule 7: No low-effort or karma bait posts

We want real discussion, not karma farming. Avoid vague cultural hot takes or shallow posts like "Why do Haitians do X?" or "Thoughts on Haiti?" with no context. Add personal input, background, or a real question to keep your post up. Repeat offenders will be banned.

Rule 8: Limit of 2 posts per user per day

Each user can post a maximum of 2 times in a 24-hour period. This keeps the feed diverse and encourages thoughtful posting. Excess posts may be removed.

Rule 9: Posts must be directly about Haiti

Posts must relate directly to Haiti, Haitians, or the diaspora. Posts that could apply to any country or are only loosely connected to Haiti may be removed. If you are cross-posting to other subs, your r/haiti post must be specific to Haiti and not generic Caribbean or Latin American content.

Rule 10: Posts must link to credible sources

News posts must link to an identifiable outlet, journalist, or official source. Screenshots of headlines, unverified social media claims, and anonymous rumors will be removed. If unsure, ask the mod team.

As a refresher, the existing 5 rules :

Rule 1: No racism

Self explanatory. Prejudice or discrimination based on race or ethnicity. This goes both ways.

Rule 2: No brigading

Engage with the ideas, and argue constructively. Repeated ad hominem attacks will get you a warning, then a ban.

Rule 3: Stay civil

If you can't express your opinion without personal attacks or using profanity, you need to get better at debate.

Rule 4: No Trolling

Provoking an argument or emotional reaction. Inflammatory, irrelevant, or offensive posts and comments designed to encourage an emotional response ( aka rage bait)

Rule 5: No Unapproved appeals for action

Request for collective action, including donations, to take surveys, to sign petitions, or brigading (sending our users to other subreddits). If you think your request is somehow special, send the Mod Team a request, and it will be discussed.

When using the report function, please refer to the rule you think is being broken. It helps us keep moderation consistent.

The MOD team.


r/haiti • • 15h ago

LIFE IN HAITI We now have approximately 1,000 Salvadoran special forces personnel on Haitian soil

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Day 9 since the Salvadorans been missing.

https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/around-1000-soldiers-el-salvador-have-deployed-haiti-source-says-2026-10-27/

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r/haiti • • 9h ago

Rara needs more popularity

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If had to choose one thing that truly represents the spirit of our people, I would choose Rara.

I can't wait for Rara season in Bainet.


r/haiti • • 5h ago

POLITICS 40 years on, Switzerland still sits on Haiti’s Duvalier millions

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r/haiti • • 15m left

NEWS Police called to remove family of 3-year-old from Florida soccer game

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3 year old Haitian American Nevada Pierre got the police called on him for being “too good”😆

https://abcnews.com/US/mom-3-year-speaks-after-police-called-dispute/story?id=137580626


r/haiti • • 52m ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Haiti should adopt the Panamanian currency model

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If Haiti really want stability they should copy Panama. Haiti should consider replacing the Gourde banknotes with USD banknotes and keep the Gourde coins. I know haiti would lose monetary independence isnt it worth the risk?


r/haiti • • 21h ago

NEWS New York seeks $1.3 billion from NovaTech founders accused of defrauding Haitian investors

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New York seeks $1.3 billion from NovaTech founders over an alleged crypto scheme targeting Haitian investors.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has asked a court to order Cynthia and Eddy Petion to pay $1.3 billion in damages and disgorgement.
According to state investigators, the NovaTech founders collected more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency from investors between August 2019 and April 2023, while trading less than $26 million on the platform. The scheme collapsed in May 2023, leaving tens of thousands of people, including many in Haitian and immigrant communities, unable to recover their savings.
The Petions fled the country following an August 2025 default judgment.


r/haiti • • 18h ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Do you think Haiti is part of a larger mafia/narco structure?

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Hi, I’ve been thinking about something recently. It’s not something people often directly associate with Haiti’s problems, but I’d like to hear your opinions.
It’s not the first time I’ve seen gang leaders showing off their wealth, but something caught my attention in a recent video posted by gang leader Lanmò 100 Jou, where he was showing off thousands of US $100 bills.
It made me wonder: while we might assume all this money comes from Haiti, what if Haiti is actually part of a much larger drug trafficking network?

I’m not saying Haitians themselves are major drug consumers, but destabilizing the country could make it easier for drug traffickers to operate without worrying too much about authorities interfering with their activities.

In the rest of Latin America, fighting drug trafficking has been a major campaign topic for many politicians. But what if, instead of actually solving the problem, some governments are simply allowing it to shift toward weaker countries that the international community pays less attention to?
Could Haiti’s instability be benefiting international drug trafficking networks more than we realize?
What do you think?


r/haiti • • 17h ago

NEWS President of the Dominican Federation of Merchants Admits Dominican Merchants Pay Haitian Gangs

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"Dominican merchants must pay five thousand dollars weekly to Haitian gangs to bring products into that nation, according to revelations from the president of the Dominican Federation of Merchants, Ivan Garcia."


r/haiti • • 19h ago

POLITICS Haïti : la disparition des salvadoriens pourrait faire basculer la Force de répression des gangs (FRG)

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r/haiti • • 1h ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Haiti should move away from the French language and adapt English as its official language

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I think its time for us to move away from the french language, i havent seen one former french colony that has succeed with the French language. Haiti is more aligned with the US and Canada. English is more accessable to Haitians than French. The majority of our Haitian diaspora are living in Anglophone countries, so why not switch to a English-Kreyol language policy instead?


r/haiti • • 13h ago

NEWS Martelly, Bodeau et Privert : candidater à la présidence d’Haïti ou péri...

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r/haiti • • 23h ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Gabon & Haiti?

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Does anyone know about the slaves that were from Gabon that were brought to Haiti? According to a DNA test my mother's side is from Gabon.


r/haiti • • 14h ago

NEWS Yo gen pou vin Ayiti

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r/haiti • • 8h ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Serious conversation, what is the reason haiti is so unstable?

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I want to seriously have a discussion. Can someone seriously and honestly list the actual ground level issues that would fix Haiti. Also i dont want to hear "its the CIA" for the millionth time.

i want to know the actual tangible issues and what you think can be done to fix them


r/haiti • • 1d ago

FOOD My very White American mom speaks Kreyol more fluently and cooks Haitian dishes better than me 😭

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Her food is so delicious ngl sometimes I get jealous. The good kind. My mom and I aren't in a competition lol


r/haiti • • 1d ago

NEWS The Mayor Who Chose ‘to Stay and Fight’ as Gangs Laid Siege to His Town

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r/haiti • • 1d ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION What if Haiti relocated its capital from Port-au-Prince to Saint-Michel-de-l’Attalaye?

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What if Haiti built a new planned capital in Saint-Michel-de-l'Attalaye (Artibonite)?

Fun fact: Saint-Michel's commune is 613.74 km², about 1.4% bigger than Seoul (605.20 km²). It's mostly rural, of course, but there's plenty of room. It's also inland, at about 420 m elevation.

The idea: Port-au-Prince stays the commercial center, while Saint-Michel becomes the seat of government.

Questions:
1. Should Haiti move its capital at all?

  1. Is Saint-Michel the right spot?
    Would a new capital boost development outside Port-au-Prince?

  2. Are the benefits worth the cost?

I'd especially love to hear from Haitians who know Saint-Michel and the region.


r/haiti • • 2d ago

NEWS Burkina Faso Overhauls Education, Adds Haitian Revolution to Schools

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Burkina Faso has introduced major education reforms for the 2026-2027 academic year, revising school curricula and challenging how history, geography and national identity are taught.
Under President Ibrahim Traoré, the government is replacing terminology it considers rooted in colonial perspectives. In history lessons, "colonization" becomes "imperialist invasion,"
"colonizers" become "invaders," "explorers" become "spies," and "colonies" become "invaded territories."
Other changes include replacing "decolonization" with
"liberation of Africa" and "landlocked country" with "continental country." Terms such as "poor country" and "indebted country" are being removed, while "weaknesses" and "problems" are reframed as "challenges" and "opportunities."
The reforms also give greater attention to African resistance, national history and natural resources.
Among the additions is the Haitian Revolution. Students in classe de quatrième, roughly equivalent to eighth grade, will study Haiti's struggle against slavery and French colonial rule, including its achievements and historical consequences.
Beginning in 1791, the Haitian Revolution culminated in independence on January 1, 1804, establishing the world's first independent Black republic.
For Haiti, these reforms raise a broader question: How does the language used in classrooms influence the way children understand their history, identity and future?
The initiative invites discussion about how Haitian schools teach national history, incorporate Haitian Creole, recognize local knowledge and encourage students to question inherited assumptions.
Changing terminology alone does not guarantee better education. Teacher training, accurate historical instruction and access to learning resources remain essential.


r/haiti • • 1d ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Misinformation Regarding the Pay of Foreign Troops in Haiti

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With all the misinformation being spread online for views, even Haitians living in Haiti are claiming that Salvadoran and other foreign troops are being paid $800 USD per soldier per day. That claim is false.

We don’t know the exact figures for GSF personnel, but we do know how much the Kenyan MSS officers cost the UN Trust Fund for the 21 months they were there per officer.

https://biznakenya.com/monthly-salary-kenya-police-officers-in-haiti/

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r/haiti • • 1d ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Tell me about mal klu klu

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tatie warned me if I let my baby cry he’d get mal klu klu. was she pulling my leg or is that a thing? and if so, what is it?


r/haiti • • 17h ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION Why hasn’t the Dominican Republic contributed to the UN security mission in Haiti?

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Not looking to start another Haiti vs. DR debate. There’s enough of that all over the internet.But why hasn’t the Dominican Republic contributed troops or logistical support to the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti?They arguably have the most to gain from a stable, peaceful Haiti.

I just read a Reuters article reporting that Dominican President Luis Abinader offered logistical support to Bukele’s Salvadoran forces deploying to Haiti.

My question is, why only now? Why weren’t they already involved in supporting the mission?

Genuinely curious if there’s a political, diplomatic, or security reason I’m overlooking.

Reuters:
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/around-1000-soldiers-el-salvador-have-deployed-haiti-source-says-2026-10-27/


r/haiti • • 1d ago

NEWS Dismantling the Haitian state (feat. Canada)

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Professor Jemima Pierre dissects Canada’s participation in a 20-year debacle of military occupations and failed elections in Haiti


r/haiti • • 2d ago

QUESTION/DISCUSSION You wake up tomorrow as the president of Haiti. What would your first five decisions be?

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I personally don't even know where to start, it feels like we're so deep in the hole right now. I'm not sure who or what systems are trustworthy at this point, and the normal tools are not available.

1: I'd declare a state emergency, explaining what exactly the challenges and concerns are. It may seem unnecessary or useless, but I think naming the problem out loud is important. Not that we don't know what the problem is, but I think it's the first step in fixing anything. I'd end the address by making a plea to the gangs to cease criminal activity and surrender, and that if they do there will be a path towards rehabilitation.

2: I would work with strategic partners and local community leaders to form a sizable, competent, supplied, and dedicated temporary militia. It would have to be a significant force, a few thousand won't cut it. Ten to twenty thousand should be enough to put actual pressure on the gangs to surrender or be neutralized. Strong oversight and structure will be needed to ensure legality and efficiency. A plan and timeline is crucial.

3: Restoring access and functionality to the airports and seaports will be a top priority, as they're a crucial economic lifeline.

4: Working with strategic partners and local community members, I'd prioritize on helping those immediately displaced by the recent challenges. Providing stability and care, and working on rebuilding their communities and lives.

5: Energy is a major area of concern, I'd work on establishing a reliable and renewable energy grid. Solar and wind systems could be a relatively cheap way of introducing much needed energy.