Latin America

News Brief: Biden Defends Afghan Withdrawal, Booster Shot, Aid For Haiti

5:57am August 19, 2021

President Biden reiterates his defense of the Afghan withdrawal. Millions of Americans will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot. Earthquake aid is reaching Haiti but it's slow going.

World News

The Haitian City Of Les Cayes Is Struggling To Recover After Earthquake

4:59pm August 18, 2021

by Jason Beaubien

Les Cayes, a small city on Haiti's southwest coast, was one of the hardest-hit communities in last week's earthquake. Residents are still hoping more aid will arrive soon.

Haiti's New Prime Minister Faces Challenges Brought On By Natural Disaster

7:20am August 18, 2021

by Jason Beaubien

Prime Minister Ariel Henry took office after the assassination of the country's president, and almost immediately faced the challenge of responding to a devastating earthquake.

The Haitian Government's Initial Earthquake Response Frustrates Many In Haiti

6:28am August 18, 2021

Haitians are struggling to recover from the earthquake and tropical storm. Officials say more than 1,900 people have died after the weekend quake, and the death toll is expected to rise.

Haitians Are In Desperate Need Of Aid Following The Devastating Earthquake

6:28am August 18, 2021

NPR's A Martínez talks to Skyler Badenoch, CEO of the humanitarian organization Hope for Haiti, about coordinating aid in the country following Saturday's massive earthquake.

The Death Toll From Haiti's Earthquake Rises Amid Fears Of Storm's Threat

5:17am August 17, 2021

by Jason Beaubien

Tropical Depression Grace is adding to the misery of the earthquake zone in Haiti, where doctors are scarce and efforts continue to find survivors of Saturday's quake.

World News

Haitians Grapple With Aftermath Of Devastating Earthquake

4:13pm August 16, 2021

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Ronald Jocelyn, education program director at the nonprofit Hope for Haiti, about the damage left by Saturday's earthquake and the relief efforts underway.

Saturday's Earthquake Creates Another Hardship For Haitians To Deal With

6:43am August 16, 2021

by Jason Beaubien

Just as Haiti was beginning to emerge from the shock of the brutal presidential assassination, the nation has been thrust into another crisis: an earthquake that has killed nearly 1,300 people.

National

News Brief: U.S. Controls Kabul Airport, Afghan Government Falls, Haiti Quake

6:40am August 16, 2021

The Afghan government has fallen and the Taliban are in control. The U.S. races to process special visas for Afghan contractors. The death toll from the earthquake in Haiti continues to rise.

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Humanitarian Aid Group Gives Latest On Haiti Earthquake Response

5:27pm August 14, 2021

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with Cara Buck, acting country director for Mercy Corps, about the recent earthquake in Haiti.