A report released in late November by several United Nations’ agencies warned that the number of those suffering from hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean is at its highest point in 15 years.
U.N. reports significant rise in hunger in Latin America, Caribbean
Photos of the Week: Nov. 15, 2021
In the spotlight: World Day of the Poor, Veterans Day, Astroworld Festival memorial.
Photos of the Week: Sept. 7, 2021
In the spotlight: Tropical Storm Ida damage, Afghan refugees, Haiti relief
Relief workers: Haiti earthquake complicated by economy, gangs, weather
Relief workers in Haiti said the Aug. 14 earthquake might not be as catastrophic as the 2010 quake that was closer to the capital, but recovery will be complicated because the quake came on the heels of July’s presidential assassination, of an economic and ongoing political crisis, the coronavirus pandemic and an active storm season now underway.
CRS gradually restores services in Haiti amid series of crises
A series of debilitating crises in recent weeks — from a surge in COVID-19 cases to the assassination of a president — has left Haiti reeling again in uncertainty and forced Catholic Relief Services to curtail its outreach efforts.
Haitians granted reprieve with immigration extension to stay in U.S.
On May 22, 2021, the Biden administration granted eligible Haitian nationals living in the United States the chance to apply for a new 18-month TPS designation.
Police fire tear gas into Haitian bishops’ Mass for freedom
The Mass was part of a national strike in response to recent kidnappings of clergy and religious in Haiti and growing anarchy in the Caribbean nation.
Following unrest in Haiti, CRS weighs how best to ramp up services
Catholic Relief Services operations began returning to normal following more than a week of unrest by Haitians frustrated by government corruption and high inflation.