Flag Day in Cap-Haïtien Marked by Blackout, Solemn Celebrations, and Protests

In a tense atmosphere marked by a general blackout—except for the city center, which had some power supply—and in a city with many visible wounds, Cap-Haïtien was the scene on Sunday, May 18, 2025, of the official ceremonies commemorating the 222nd anniversary of the creation of the Haitian flag.

In a tense atmosphere marked by a general blackout—except for the city center, which had some power supply—and in a city with many visible wounds, Cap-Haïtien was the scene on Sunday, May 18, 2025, of the official ceremonies commemorating the 222nd anniversary of the creation of the Haitian flag. While the solemnity of the event was reflected in the traditional mass and ceremonial speeches, the reality on the ground—marked by anger, neglect, and misery—quickly overshadowed the festivities.

The day began

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