232 trucks tankers leave Varreux in 48 hours

On Friday, 92 tankers were able to leave Varreux safely with 460,000 gallons of diesel and 210,000 gallons of gasoline. This Saturday, 140 trucks left the terminal with 570,000 gallons of diesel and 500,000 gallons of gasoline. Dispensing at the pump begins this Sunday. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-35229-haiti-flash-barbecue-lifts-the-blockade-and-authorizes-the-delivery-of-fuel-for-a-week-video.html

UDMO released a hostage

Kidnapped Friday, November 12, by gangs in Sinaï (Coteaux commune), Marie Saint-Victor was released the same day during a heavy-handed operation led by the Departmental Unit for the Maintenance of Order (UDMO). During this operation, three suspected gang members were killed in crossfire and another was injured by the population.

Professor Moïse Edner Brutus killed

University professor Moïse Edner Brutus was killed this week by unidentified individuals for refusing to pay large amounts to racketeers, according to testimonies.

Haiti's special envoy is in DR

Haiti's special envoy, sociologist Daniel Supplice, has been in the Dominican Republic for five days and has reportedly already met several senior officials of the Dominican State.

72,000 pregnant women affected by the earthquake

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) reveals that 72,000 pregnant women were affected by the earthquake of August 14, 2021, and 2,250 of them will experience complications requiring interventions during their deliveries.

A painting by the painter Basquiat sold for $42 million

A rare canvas by Haitian-American painter Jean-Michel Basquiat [1960-1988] was purchased for $42.7 million at an auction at Christie’s in New York City. "The guilt of gold teeth" represents "Bawon Samedi" accompanying the souls of the dead. According to Christie's, Basquiat painted the picture during a trip to Italy, to Modena, in March 1982.

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