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TPS Termination - an Existential Threat for the Haitian Community in the US
Time is running out for the 350,000 Haitians living in the US under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Even though violent gangs control 90% of Haiti’s capital and large parts of the central region, the Department of Homeland Security announced on the eve of Thanksgiving the termination of TPS status for Haitians, effective February 3rd, 2026.
Transforming the lives of cacao producers in Nicaragua
This summer, Quixote Center launched a new program in Nicaragua to help cacao producers in Waslala improve their livelihoods and overall quality of life. 40 members from the CacaoNica cooperative are participating in a pilot project installing solar panels and latrines in their homes, changing the lives of 200 people.
Violence in Haiti: A New Report
Haiti has been in the news again this week, and not in a good way. Criminal gangs fired on US Marines guarding the US Embassy in Port-au-Prince. Although the Marines did not report injuries, it is an indicator of the gangs’ perception of impunity.
Advocacy Update on Haiti, Immigration, USMCA, War Power Resolutions
Quixote Center engages on multiple fronts to impact US policies on interrelated issues that affect the Latin American and Caribbean region.
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act
Support for Displaced Families in Gros Morne, Haiti
Quixote Center continues to provide cash assistance to displaced families resettling in Gros Morne, Haiti. Gang violence has forced 1.4 million people in Haiti to internally displace, about 11% of the population of the country and the highest percentage of displaced persons by population in the world. Some have ended up in Gros Morne.
The Vital Role of the Franciscan Network for Migrants in Panama
As a result of policies in the US, Panama, a strategic migratory corridor in the Americas, is witnessing a rise in reverse migration. After arduous journeys north in search of safety or better opportunities, migrants are forced or choose to go back due to exhaustion or political obstacles. With the support from Quixote Center, the Franciscan Network for Migrants (RFM in Spanish) team in Panama is a key actor addressing this often-invisible phenomenon, offering humanitarian aid, shelter, and emotional support to those whose dreams were interrupted.
USMCA Reforms Must Protect Human Rights Over Profits
Trade justice lies at the core of a fair and just economic system. This summer Quixote Center published an article exposing how free trade agreements like NAFTA fueled migration out of Mexico. Trade policies not only impact migration but also outline the rules related to arms trafficking.
State of the Plantain and Veterinary Pharmacy Projects at Grepen Center in Haiti
Situated in the commune of Gros Morne where 3 out its 8 sections have suffered from gang violence, the Jean Marie Vincent (Grepen) Center has had to keep a low profile and downsize or even suspend some activities since 2024. With access to the center becoming ever more difficult for construction workers, staff and customers, the plantain and veterinary pharmacy projects, that Quixote Center donors support, have been affected.
Good News From Haiti
With so much sad news surrounding Haiti, we are happy to share some positive reports from our work in the South. With Quixote Center’s support, our partners with the Haitian Christian Community Development (DCCH), part of the Caritas network, launched the Socioeconomic Recovery of the populations of 3rd municipal section of Les Cayes in January 2025 reaching 100 farming families.
State of Immigration in the United States (Part 2 of 3)
Who is allowed into the United States?
You can find Part 1: Who Are We Detaining and Deporting HERE.
Asylum Ban
State of Immigration in the United States (Part 1 of 3)
If you’ve had a hard time keeping track of the policy developments and accompanying judicial stays related to immigration, you are not alone. This blog series is meant to provide an overview of the anti-immigrant policies enacted by the current administration, highlight data collected so far by respected organizations, provide a realistic sense of how this administration is likely to continue on immigration, and lift up areas of resistance and activism.