Haiti

Biden admin. has no plans to send troops to Haiti

The Biden administration has decided to bolster security at the U.S. Embassy in Haiti, but announced sending troops to stabilize the island nation was “not on the agenda.” In a joint new conference on Thursday, Joe Biden said a number of American Marines would be sent to the embassy to reinforce security after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.

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DHS chief warns Cubans, Haitians against U.S. migration by sea

The Biden administration warns Cubans and Haitians fleeing unrest against migrating by sea to the U.S., despite ongoing protests in the two Caribbean islands.

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2020 file photo, Haitian President Jovenel Moise arrives for an interview at his home in Petion-Ville, a suburb of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Moïse was assassinated in an attack on his private residence early Wednesday, July 7, 2021, and first lady Martine Moïse was shot in the overnight attack and hospitalized, according to a statement from the country’s interim prime minister. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery, File)

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White House Press Secy. Psaki comments on assassination of Haitian president

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has addressed the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise. During an interview Wednesday, she called the attack a horrific crime. She said the administration is gathering details and working closely with the U.S. Embassy in the Caribbean country.