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Haitian Workers Protest Wage Stagnation Amid Rising Fuel Prices

4/14/2026

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More than 1,000 workers in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, protested for a higher minimum wage.
Wage stagnation since 2023 coincides with gasoline prices rising due to higher oil costs linked to Iran.
The government raised diesel and gasoline prices by 37% and 29%, respectively, worsening food insecurity.
Many families struggle to afford basics, fueling desperation and calls for government action.

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More than 1,000 workers in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, protested for a higher minimum wage.
Wage stagnation since 2023 coincides with gasoline prices rising due to higher oil costs linked to Iran.
The government raised diesel and gasoline prices by 37% and 29%, respectively, worsening food insecurity.
Many families struggle to afford basics, fueling desperation and calls for government action.