Susie’s Blog
18 Feb Haiti hospital struggles during protests
Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) The languid whack of a ceiling fan stirs the heat around the Intensive Care Unit. It's the only sound on the ward. Because there is none of the life-saving equipment an ICU should have. Read more on CNN.com » Missionaries and nurses trapped in Haiti as protests sweep country. Ongoing street protests sweeping through Haiti have left 24 Canadian missionaries and another group of nurses among the visitors stranded in the Caribbean country. Read more on CNN.com »16 Feb Haiti And The Collapse Of A Political And Economic System
The following is a lightly edited compilation of a thread posted on Twitter a couple days ago by Jake Johnston, International Research Associate at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) and lead author of the Haiti: Relief and Reconstruction Watch blog.
15 Feb How Haiti’s Spontaneous Uprising is Connected to Venezuelan Solidarity
Kim Ives of Haiti Liberté unravels how the new Haitian revolt entangles Duvalier style corruption of money stolen from Venezuela's PetroCaribe program and subtle US intervention. More here »
14 Feb 78 detainees escape Haiti prison during protest
All 78 detainees at a prison in Haiti escaped during a demonstration against President Jovenel Moise that was part of an increasingly violent nationwide movement. Read more here » Mass Protests in Haiti, Like France’s Yellow Vests, Threaten Modern Oligarchic Structure. Read more here »
12 Feb Haiti: People protest demanding President Moise’s resignation
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, demanding the resignation of President Jovenel Moise, who has been blamed for the country's economic woes. Please watch the video above to see the full story or read more here.
07 Dec Remembering My Brother
Susie Krabacher tells the story of her brother and how important it is to reach out in your darkest hour.
26 Nov Haitians Furious at Their Government
MEXICO CITY - Thousands of Haitians took to the streets of Port-au-Prince on Friday in the latest display of public fury at the government over rampant corruption, economic malaise and other grievances.
20 Nov Anti-corruption protest in Haiti turns into referendum on Haitian president
Anti-corruption protest in Haiti turns into referendum on Haitian president
As Haiti commemorated the 215th anniversary of its decisive battle against the French with nationwide protests Sunday, the country continued its downward tumble under President Jovenel Moïse as the embattled leader broke with tradition to commemorate the historic victory leading to Haitian independence.
