Haitian leader says Trump administration decisions to freeze aid programs, deport migrants and block refugees will be 'catastrophic' for Haiti.

Gang violence, hunger, and political instability threaten Haiti's survival as a state as the UN calls for urgent international security and peacekeeping interventions.

Just a few hours after being sworn in as American President, Donald Trump signed a series of decrees targeting immigration, a key theme of his program. His plans to restrict asylum rights and

The Haitian people must have the security and freedom to engage in daily activities without fear – whether it’s going to work, school, or a house of worship,” said Ambassador Shea.

President Trump is attempting to end birthright citizenship​ guaranteed in the 14th Amendment of the Constitution

The Trump administration has given immigration authorities permission to revoke the legal status of hundreds of thousands of migrants the Biden administration has allowed to enter the United States and seek their

Corruption and money laundering continue to undermine prospects for stability in Haiti, while enabling trafficking and organized crime.”

Gang violence in Haiti has led to the displacement of more than 700,000 people, forcing them to flee their homes for safety. Critics fault U.S. strategy amid escalating unrest.

A memo appears to allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to target programs that let in more than a million people.

I want to thank you for helping my America, my Colombia, achieve freedom,” he said. “You even gave us our flag.”

The pause on several initiatives that allowed immigrants to enter the country temporarily will block the entrance of people fleeing some of the most unstable and desperate places in the world.