Haiti’s presidential election may help ease migration crisis

Haiti’s October presidential election will be important to easing poverty, acting President Jocelerme Privert told the United Nations General Assembly, as the United States toughens its stance toward a wave of Haitian immigrants. More than 5,000 Haitians have entered the United States without visas this fiscal year through October 1, according to Department of Homeland […]

Haiti’s October presidential election will be important to easing poverty, acting President Jocelerme Privert told the United Nations General Assembly, as the United States toughens its stance toward a wave of Haitian immigrants.
More than 5,000 Haitians have entered the United States without visas this fiscal year through October 1, according to Department of Homeland Security officials, up from 339 in fiscal year 2015.
“The credibility of the upcoming election is vital to break with the cycle of instability and uncertainty which has beset my country for too long,” Privert said.
He said the government was aware of the many Haitians leaving to seek a better life elsewhere and that the Caribbean nation would need more international support after the October 9 election.