Jean-Bertrand Aristide

The rubble these days in Port au Prince isn't just destruction. Construction projects are underway all around the Haitian capital as well.

Haiti’s future may be brighter than you think

Development

It would seem that not much has changed in the 10 years since I was last in Haiti. But I found not just that Haiti has changed — but it has become another country altogether.

Eglise de Dieu, a church in Harlem, has a congregation of around 200 people, most of whom have roots in Haiti. Songs alternate between English and Haitian Creole, with Creole lyrics projected.

Here’s why a court ruling in the Dominican Republic is spurring international protests

Conflict & Justice

Permanent housing an enduring problem in Haiti

After Keeping a Low Profile, Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide Testifies in Court in Port-au-Prince

Conflict & Justice
The World

Some Haitians Are Still Waiting for Permanent Housing

Global Politics

Bridging Haiti’s class divide

Class differences are stark in Haiti and some Haitians think nothing will change until the distrust and fear between classes is broken down. The World’s Jeb Sharp reports on efforts to bring business people and gang leaders in Port au Prince together.

The World

Haiti: A country re-divided?

Just a note for the record: In a recent interview, Lisa Mullins asked me about Aristide’s popularity. My reply suggested that if one digs down, one might find the occasional, quiet, non-enthusiast. While this reflected my experience near the airport on March 17, 2011, the day of the former president’s return to Haiti, I’m afraid […]

Lakay se lakay … home is home

Global Politics

“Si Aristide te la….” “If Aristide were here….” So started the chants in countless demonstrations on the streets of Port-au-Prince over the last seven years, since then-President Jean-Bertrand Aristide was flown into exile in Africa on a US military plane.

A peek into Jean-Bertrand Aristide’s career

Global Politics

The World’s Jeb Sharp reports on the tumultuous career of Jean-Bertrand Aristide. The former Haitian leader returned to his country Friday.

Presidential elections in Haiti

Arts, Culture & Media

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter Amy Bracken in Haiti about the return of former leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide and about the second round of presidential elections that takes place there Sunday.