Report to the Midyear Meeting 2008: Haiti
Inter American Press Association
8 May 2008
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The investigation into the death of radio journalist Garry Tesse has languished, leading his family and friends to accuse the government of a cover-up to protect the man who is in charge of prosecuting the crime.
Tensions had been rising in Haiti ahead of February 7, the day that new presidents are traditionally sworn in. Elections that Henry promised would take place in 2023 were not held. Haiti has not had a president since Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in 2021.
In 2023, the Haitian press was a victim of crimes, kidnappings, and multiple threats.