Leslie Voltaire, president of Haiti's transitional presidential council, expressed grave concerns about U.S. policies under the Trump administration that freeze aid and deport Haitian migrants, calling it catastrophic for an already struggling Haiti. During a Vatican meeting with Pope Francis, Voltaire highlighted the escalating violence from gangs, internal displacement, and food insecurity affecting half of Haiti's 11.4 million population. He noted that heightened deportations from the Dominican Republic and losses in humanitarian aid could lead to further instability. Voltaire urged the international community to assist, reflecting Haiti's urgent needs amidst dire circumstances.
Leslie Voltaire stated that the Trump administration's decisions to freeze aid and deport migrants will be catastrophic for Haiti, already grappling with violence and hunger.
Voltaire emphasized the urgency for help, saying that losing humanitarian assistance dramatically worsens Haiti's dire situation during a meeting with Pope Francis in Rome.
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