59 illegal Haitian Migrants arrested in Puerto Rico

On Wednesday, May 4, United States Border Patrol agents arrested 59 Haitian migrants in an irregular migration situation after disembarking in Rincón, a municipality on the west coast of Puerto Rico.

Border : Commercial activities paralyzed

Commercial activities on the Haitian-Dominican border (Zone Malpasse) have been completely paralyzed due to the insecurity situation prevailing in the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac.

A surprising calm in the Plaine du Cul-de-sac

Thursday reigned a surprising calm in the plain of the Cul-de-sac after more than ten days of bloody clashes between the rival gangs "400 Mawozo" and "Chen Mechan". Automobile traffic had partially resumed but commercial activities were almost non-existent and businesses closed. At Croix-des-Bouquets, a timid resumption of public transport was observed, no gunshot was heard according to testimonies.

A Pediatrician Kidnapped

Thursday at Carrefour La Boule, armed individuals kidnapped Pediatrician Benetty Augustin.

Electricity : Taiwan satisfied with the progress of the works

The Ambassador of Taiwan (Republic of China) Wen-jiann Ku and the delegation led by Jeff C.F. Chung President of the Taiwanese construction firm "Overseas Engineering & Construction Corp. LTDA. S.A" (OECC) notably visited the rehabilitation site of the New Delmas electrical substation. For Taiwan, the progress of the work is very satisfactory.

7,300 Haitians back home in 1 month

During the month of April, 7,300 Haitians crossed the border from the Dominican Republic. 3,158 were repatriated, 896 illegals turned back at the border and 3,246 voluntarily returned to the country... (source GAAR).

HL/ HaitiLibre