The president was assassinated; the last lawmakers' terms have expired. The government, such as it is, is in the hands of an appointed prime minister.
, brutalizing men and raping women and children. They are believed to have ties to members of Haiti’s political andAbductions by the busload: Haitians are being held hostage by a surge in kidnappings
But he did not lay out a time frame, and analysts say it would be virtually impossible to hold elections under current security conditions. He sought last month to advance a new political accord that he said would facilitate “an inclusive transition and transparent elections.” But it has not received wide backing.“We are clear: The accord of Dec. 21 is not bringing us anywhere,” Cantave said. “It’s a maneuver of Ariel Henry to give the impression that he’s enlarging the consensus.
that introduced cholera to the country. Some fear an international force would prop up Henry’s government. Others see no other way out of the crisis.The United States has voiced its support for a “rapid action force,” but it does not want to lead one, and has instead prevailed upon Canada to assume a leadership role. Canadian officials have said that any form of intervention must have political consensus in Haiti, which has proved elusive.
A State Department spokesperson said the United States has “different legal authorities and requirements” for sanctions than Canada.“The United States does not preview sanctions actions,” the spokesperson said. “As we continue to closely monitor conditions on the ground in Haiti, we will take appropriate actions promoting accountability for malign actors who provide support to gangs, foment violence and undermine peace and stability.
The Biden administration has announced that up to 30,000 migrants from several countries, including Haiti, will be able to enter the United States on “parole” each month if they have financial sponsors. Most of those who attempt to enter the United States without authorization will be expelled to Mexico.
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