Haiti is gearing up for its much-anticipated general elections, slated for around November 15, as announced by Transitional Council President Leslie Voltaire. With the nation lacking elected officials since January and suffering from gang dominance,

Haiti's transitional council president Leslie Voltaire said in an interview on Wednesday with TV5 Monde that a date for the Caribbean nation's long-awaited general elections has been fixed for around Nov.

Emergency forces Royal Caribbean ship back to port Unrest in Haiti, however, has led to that entire nation being placed under a "Level 4: Do not travel" advisory. That has been in place since March 2024,

Even a three month stop has very severe negative consequences around the world and in Haiti, for saving people’s lives and for preserving U.S. credibility, U.S. soft power.”

Despite the very serious warning, Royal Caribbean continues to call on its private destination in Labadee, Haiti. Come Cruise With Me Executive Editor Dan Kline traveled to Labadee on Royal Caribbean's Voyager of the Seas to get a sense of what the private destination is like, and how safe it feels.

Corruption and money laundering continue to undermine prospects for stability in Haiti, while enabling trafficking and organized crime.”

Haiti’s gangs caused thousands of deaths and the displacement of over a million people in the past year, according to the UN, highlighting the extreme humanitarian consequences of their increasing control over the country.

Aid groups are increasingly seen as protecting the gangs, leading them to become targeted by the police and self-defence groups.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived in Haiti's southeastern city of Jacmel on Wednesday afternoon in a rare visit by a foreign head of state to the Caribbean nation, as Haiti endures an extended conflict with armed gangs.

Trump’s foreign aid freeze “undermines American leadership and credibility around the world,” lawmakers tell Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Cruise port construction work is still keeping Royal Caribbean’s biggest ships out of one sought-after destination.

Haiti's transitional leader, Leslie Voltaire, warns of a looming 'catastrophic' situation if the U.S. cuts aid and deports migrants. Gang violence and displacement worsen the humanitarian crisis, while international support is sought for upcoming elections and nation stabilization.