Haitians in South America and Mexico: Why the Mission Field Is Urgent and Regional
After the 2010 earthquake, Brazil opened a humanitarian visa and temporary residence pathway that drew large Haitian inflows. Many later moved again—especially to Chile, whose stronger economy and permissive entry rules initially attracted them. As Chile tightened visas and Brazil’s labor market cooled, thousands faced stalled papers, underemployment, and renewed displacement across the continent and northward.
Light and Care Brought to Haitian Migrants in Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico — From September 21 to 26, 2025, a mission team representing the Haitian Baptist Missions Initiative (HBMI) traveled to Monterrey to serve Haitian migrants and extend the love of Christ in practical ways.