DAJABÓN, Dominican Republic — Kelvin Vensy sits for hours on end on a metal barricade that separates Haiti from the Dominican Republic, holding on to a cardboard box with wax candles. “Two candles for 15 pesos,” Kelvin, 13, shouts in creole over and over, as people rush by. Kelvin said he takes every cent he… Continue reading Parents across Haiti scramble to keep their children safe and in school despite the violence
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American nurse and her child kidnapped in Haiti were released, organization says
An American nurse and her child were released nearly two weeks after they were kidnapped in Haiti, a nonprofit connected to the woman said Wednesday. “It is with a heart of gratitude and immense joy that we at El Roi Haiti confirm the safe release of our staff member and friend, Alix Dorsainvil and her child… Continue reading American nurse and her child kidnapped in Haiti were released, organization says
Cardi B throws mic at fan, Americans kidnapped in Haiti and DeSantis under fire: Weekend Rundown
Vladimir Putin bids for influence with African leaders, but the showing underwhelmed. Two Americans were kidnapped in Haiti amid civil unrest. And Ron DeSantis feels the heat from fellow Republicans on Florida’s Black history standards. Here’s the biggest news you missed this weekend. Drones target Moscow ahead of parade attended by Putin Russian officials said… Continue reading Cardi B throws mic at fan, Americans kidnapped in Haiti and DeSantis under fire: Weekend Rundown
An American woman and her child have been kidnapped in Haiti, organization says
A nurse and her child, both Americans, have been kidnapped amid crime and unrest in Haiti’s capital, a nonprofit connected to the woman said Saturday. The group, El Roi Haiti, said in a statement that Alix Dorsainvil, a community health nurse married to its founder and director, Sandro Dorsainvil, and the pair’s child, were kidnapped Thursday… Continue reading An American woman and her child have been kidnapped in Haiti, organization says