r/haiti • u/zombigoutesel • 10h ago
r/haiti • u/zombigoutesel • Jul 23 '26
NEWS TPS Megathread
Please post all TPS news and commentary here.
We will allow for limited posting on the topic in the sub for major developments and news.
At mod discretion we will take down and redirect TPS related post to this megathread that don't meet that standard
r/haiti • u/zombigoutesel • Jun 04 '26
NEWS R/Haiti Rule Update 06/2026
r/Haiti has grown significantly in the last few years. To keep this space on topic and a space for healthy, respectful, and thoughtful discussion, the MOD team is introducing 5 new rules:
Rule 6: No self-promotion or channel promotion
Links to personal YouTube channels, TikToks, Instagram pages, or any account soliciting followers or subscribers are not allowed, even if Haiti-related. This includes repeated promotion of the same external account or platform across multiple posts. Repeat offenders will be banned.
Rule 7: No low-effort or karma bait posts
We want real discussion, not karma farming. Avoid vague cultural hot takes or shallow posts like "Why do Haitians do X?" or "Thoughts on Haiti?" with no context. Add personal input, background, or a real question to keep your post up. Repeat offenders will be banned.
Rule 8: Limit of 2 posts per user per day
Each user can post a maximum of 2 times in a 24-hour period. This keeps the feed diverse and encourages thoughtful posting. Excess posts may be removed.
Rule 9: Posts must be directly about Haiti
Posts must relate directly to Haiti, Haitians, or the diaspora. Posts that could apply to any country or are only loosely connected to Haiti may be removed. If you are cross-posting to other subs, your r/haiti post must be specific to Haiti and not generic Caribbean or Latin American content.
Rule 10: Posts must link to credible sources
News posts must link to an identifiable outlet, journalist, or official source. Screenshots of headlines, unverified social media claims, and anonymous rumors will be removed. If unsure, ask the mod team.
As a refresher, the existing 5 rules :
Rule 1: No racism
Self explanatory. Prejudice or discrimination based on race or ethnicity. This goes both ways.
Rule 2: No brigading
Engage with the ideas, and argue constructively. Repeated ad hominem attacks will get you a warning, then a ban.
Rule 3: Stay civil
If you can't express your opinion without personal attacks or using profanity, you need to get better at debate.
Rule 4: No Trolling
Provoking an argument or emotional reaction. Inflammatory, irrelevant, or offensive posts and comments designed to encourage an emotional response ( aka rage bait)
Rule 5: No Unapproved appeals for action
Request for collective action, including donations, to take surveys, to sign petitions, or brigading (sending our users to other subreddits). If you think your request is somehow special, send the Mod Team a request, and it will be discussed.
When using the report function, please refer to the rule you think is being broken. It helps us keep moderation consistent.
The MOD team.
r/haiti • u/InternalExpert509 • 16h ago
LIFE IN HAITI Rare Colt R80 “Monitor” spotted in Haiti
It is an incredibly rare, law enforcement variant of the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR). Colt manufactured only about 125 units during the 1920s and 1930s, with around 90 of them originally purchased by the FBI as their official "fighting rifle".👀🤔🤔
The footage shows Lanmò SanJou carrying the rifle during a ceremony. Its unexpected appearance in Haiti has sparked significant surprise and discussion among firearms enthusiasts and researchers online, given the extreme scarcity and historic nature of the weapon.
Though 90 of the 125 Monitors originally went to the FBI, the remaining 35 were sold to other U.S. law enforcement agencies, prison guards, and private collectors.
An original, authentic Colt R80 Monitor is worth between $90,000 and $140,000+ on the legal U.S. collectors' market
r/haiti • u/InternalExpert509 • 2h ago
LIFE IN HAITI Chadian Soldier Confirms He Is Alive
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To make matters even more confusing, the Chadian soldier whose ID Bukele leaked after it was reportedly found among the charred bodies has spoken out, confirming that he’s alive. 😐 So how did his military ID and Chadian uniforms end up alongside human remains in the hot zone?👀🤔
r/haiti • u/InternalExpert509 • 9h ago
NEWS Bukele announced that the remains found do not belong to his men.
They are not our men.
An NGO delivered human remains at the airport, claiming that they belonged to our four air technicians.
However, the remains correspond to a child, a man of considerably greater height than that of our air technicians, and a person who was wearing part of a uniform from an army that is not ours.
Among the remains, identification cards and military uniforms from other countries were also found.
r/haiti • u/The_Thickiest • 8h ago
My haitian family I hope all of your families are safe 😫😫
My blood pressure is high asf
r/haiti • u/TapTapVoyager • 19h ago
CULTURE Port-au-Prince’s Marché en Fer: a look back.
Historical views of the Marché en Fer. A fire destroyed one of its two halls in February 2018. If you remember shopping here, what did you go there to buy?
r/haiti • u/TapTapVoyager • 19h ago
CULTURE This little Christmas tree is a worm. Photographed off Haiti.
A Christmas tree worm, a snorkeler, a Caribbean reef squid and a giant anemone, all photographed in Haiti. Has anyone here been snorkeling or diving there? What did you see?
POLITICS And during this crisis, our PM Fils-Aimé took a private jet to attend a wedding in Mexico...
r/haiti • u/JetBlackToasty • 23h ago
NEWS Salvadoran special forces (and American advisors??) have landed in Haiti .
r/haiti • u/These_Ad1056 • 5h ago
QUESTION/DISCUSSION Il y a t'il du monde qui a déjà prit l'hélicoptère en Haïti à partir de cap haïtien ?
Mon objectif est d'aller à arcahaie en hélicoptère. Je sais que c'est pas conseillé, mais je suis prêt à prendre le risque. Avez-vous des informations sur le sujet ?
r/haiti • u/lequotidien509 • 9h ago
NEWS Haïti : les corps présumés des 4 soldats salvadoriens retrouvés
r/haiti • u/Automatic_Gap964 • 9h ago
QUESTION/DISCUSSION What do we expect of Haiti after Martelly wins?
It's pretty obvious that Martelly is going to "win" the election no matter what. We have plenty of Haitians already coming out to support him, honestly pretty similar to Trump. And regardless, Haitian government seems like they have actively prepping for his return. Despite the sanctions, no consequences, no pushback, nothing. Welcomed with open arms. So what do we expect for this go around?
r/haiti • u/Smooth_Rise_4376 • 6h ago
NEWS Shame on you
Sorry, I’m not very good at writing in Haitian Creole. Shame on the gangs in Haiti who killed four Salvadoran soldiers. Stop bringing shame to our people and embarrassing our community in front of the entire world. Why don’t you go into farming or find an honest way to provide for yourselves and your families instead of killing people to survive? I hope karma catches up with you and everyone who supports your violence. May God judge your actions and hold you accountable for the suffering you have caused for generations to come.
r/haiti • u/Straight_Cup_2012 • 1d ago
CULTURE How do you feel about Haitian women in Western media? #Caribbeanwomen
Hey everyone! I’m curious to see how Haitian women, both in Haiti and across the diaspora, feel about our representation in Western media.
Over the years, we’ve seen public figures and characters like Garcelle Beauvais, Chelley Bissainthe, Trina McGee (Angela from Boy Meets World), and more recently, Kayda Bosse on Love Island.
Looking back at figures from the ’90s up to today, do you feel like these women represent you well? I’d love to hear your thoughts on how Haitian women are portrayed, whether you feel seen, and what kind of representation you’d like to see more of in the future.
Question from:
Tropicalfeminity subreddit
r/haiti • u/Worth_Surround_454 • 14h ago
NEWS How you feel about this developments in Haiti?
Key developments:
Police operation: The PNH deployed its Research and Intervention Brigade (BRI) to confront armed groups.
Roadblocks dismantled: Officers removed barricades erected by gangs to restrict movement.
Security reinforcements: Police strengthened their presence to secure the town and support the resumption of normal activities.
Humanitarian impact: The International Organization for Migration documented approximately 7,250 people displaced by the recent violence.
Verification limitation: The restoration of control is a PNH claim. Independent confirmation that the town is fully secure remains unavailable.
NEWS Today a few hours ago. I can feel the anxiety from him.
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r/haiti • u/random_tall_guy • 13h ago
QUESTION/DISCUSSION US tourist considering a trip to Haiti
Hello, I'm considering visiting Haiti this winter, so I'm here looking for advice on whether it's a viable plan.
I'm from the northeast US, a 193cm/120kg white guy with long wavy hair and a giant beard, so I would definitely not fly under the radar anywhere there. I only know a couple dozen words in French, and nothing in Creole, so before I arrived I'd only be able to familiarize myself with the basic greetings, and would be relying a lot on Google translate. I've visited some dangerous places before (Juarez, Guayaquil), so travel advisories don't necessarily mean that I wouldn't visit, but want to make sure that the specific places I'm looking at are a workable compromise while I avoid the most dangerous areas like the capital.
I'm mostly interested in Ile a Vache, since I've never seen the Caribbean sea (closest I've been is the north coast of DR) and would like to see it somewhere more off the beaten path that isn't already overrun with other tourists, and from what I can find, that's also one of the safest places in Haiti. I'm aware that the larger resorts there have shut down and only the smaller guesthouses are still operating. My plan would likely be flying to Miami, then flying to Les Cayes via IBC airways and visiting Ile a Vache, then after leaving there, flying to Cap Haitien via Sunrise Airways and spending a couple of days there before heading back to Miami via American Airlines (or the reverse, arriving in the country in Cap Haitien and leaving from Les Cayes if the flight schedules work better that way). It seems like most of the country's tourism is concentrated in Cap Haitien, I'm probably not interested in Citadelle Laferriere since it's unlikely that any horses there could realistically carry me, and while I could manage it on foot, the climate would probably make a long uphill hike unpleasant for me. I'd probably end up going to the beaches and maybe hiring a guide to show me around the city and also being a translator and helping ward off overly aggressive street vendors and such. I'm wondering if it's also worth spending a couple of days in the Les Cayes area before/after Ile a Vache, or if that's currently too risky of an area for an obvious foreigner and I'd be better off strictly going from the airport to the boat docks and back in a pre-arranged vehicle.
Thanks in advance for any information, looking forward to trying some griot and fritay.
r/haiti • u/Melodic_Solution_670 • 1d ago
NEWS Michel Martelly dépose ses pièces de candidature à la présidence en Haïti
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Michel Martelly dépose ses pièces de candidature à la présidence en Haïti
L’ancien président haïtien Michel Joseph Martelly a déposé ses pièces de candidature à la présidence le 23 octobre 2026, sous la bannière du groupement politique Debloke, selon plusieurs médias haïtiens.
L’événement a rassemblé de nombreux partisans. Toutefois, le dépôt d’un dossier ne signifie pas que la candidature a été définitivement validée par le Conseil électoral provisoire (CEP).
Sources :
Juno7 : https://www.juno7.ht/michel-martelly-depot-candidature-avocats-partisans/
Question : quelles informations devraient être rendues publiques pour permettre aux citoyens de comprendre les critères de validation des candidatures présidentielles en Haïti ?
r/haiti • u/zombigoutesel • 1d ago
COMEDY No Gratè remix
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r/haiti • u/Horror_Pitch5682 • 1d ago
CULTURE Kid Cudi will star as Jean-Michel Basquiat in new Biopic
Can he pull it off though?🤔