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Congressman Mike Lawler on Thursday came out against Haiti's inclusion on President Trump's travel ban. The move prevents the entry of foreigners from 12 countries who are seeking to come to the U.S.
Haiti will resume domestic flights from and to Port-au-Prince on June 12 despite security challenges and an ongoing U.S. flight ban through September. Government authorities hope to restore mobility and market confidence.
U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler, a fellow Republican, urged the Trump administration to reverse its decision. Lawler's 17th District includes Spring Valley, home to the second-largest Haitian diaspora, per capita, in the U.S.
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Scripps News on MSNThe government in Haiti is collapsing | Scripps News on the groundHaiti’s paramilitary gangs are expanding unchecked, armed with weapons of war and undeterred by the international security force funded by millions in U.S. aid.
South Florida's airports are common gateways for people from Haiti, Venezuela and Cuba to enter the U.S. Each nation has a presence in South Florida.
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The World Food Program is facing a crisis of its own in violence-torn Haiti where hunger is raging and humanitarian needs are escalating.
So far, the drones have killed 200-300 people, according to Port-au-Prince human rights activist Pierre Esperance.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A local couple is bringing the taste and vibes of Haiti to Broward County. Their restaurant/lounge is called Pearl of the Island, and some of the ingredients they use are from Haiti. And although Haitian Heritage Month just wrapped up, that doesn’t mean the celebration of the culture and food ended with it.