Colombia's Petro Visits Southern Haiti

Colombia's Petro Visits Southern Haiti as Violence Spikes in Both Countries
Colombian President Gustavo Petro looks on as he is welcomed with military honors by Leslie Voltaire, president of Haiti's Transition Council, upon his arrival for an official visit where they will have a binational council of ministers, in Jacmel, Haiti January 22, 2025. REUTERS/Marckinson Pierre
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The money materialized as soon as Colombia’s president confirmed his visit to southern Haiti. The Haitian government invested more than $3.8 million to more than double the runway at the airport in the coastal city of Jacmel,
Rebel violence not stopping Colombia President Gustavo Petro’s Haiti visit
His foreign minister just abruptly resigned. A deadly wave of violence between fighting guerrilla groups is endangering his nation’s hard-won peace accord, and 17 of his countrymen, former soldiers accused in the July 2021 assassination of Haiti President Jovenel Moïse,
International News: Colombian President visits Haiti amid surge in Gang Violence
Colombian President Gustavo Petro visited Haiti on Wednesday to strengthen ties and discuss potential joint projects in sectors like agriculture, technology, and the economy, AP reports.
Colombian president visits southern Haiti as country battles surge in gang violence
Colombian President Gustavo Petro is visiting Haiti as part of a whirlwind trip to strengthen ties with the violence-wracked country.
In visit to Haiti, Colombian President Petro recounts historic ties, seeks forgiveness
I want to thank you for helping my America, my Colombia, achieve freedom,” he said. “You even gave us our flag.”
Colombian President Seeks Stronger Ties in Haiti Amidst Security Turmoil
Colombian President Gustavo Petro visited Haiti's city of Jacmel amidst escalating violence from armed gangs. His meeting with Haitian officials aimed to fortify bilateral relations as Haiti struggles with gang control and food shortages.
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Colombian President Visits Turbulent Haiti Amid Gang Conflict
Colombian President Gustavo Petro made a historic visit to Haiti's city of Jacmel amidst Haiti's struggle with armed gangs.
1 dead, several wounded in Haiti after armed gangs target consular corp armored vehicles
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