Haiti news

Find the news and stories on Haiti, which is a Caribbean country that shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic to its east. Check out RT.com for stories on Haiti, as the rapid spread of Covid-19 prompted the government to declare a national emergency, closing the country's borders, ports and airports, with exceptions made for cargo. The chief surgeon and director at one of Haiti’s major hospitals was kidnapped on his way into work, triggering protests from the facility’s staff, who have refused to take any new patients until the doctor is freed — follow RT for the news on that matter. Visit RT to stay updated on statements from the president of the country — Jovenel Moïse. Stay with RT to be updated on the Haiti news, as a 7.0 earthquake, with an epicenter just west of Port-au-Prince, killed over 220,000 people and left some 300,000 injured in January 2010, displacing millions of people. Don’t forget to check out authors’ opinions on the news and current events taking place in Haiti today.