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Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame

HAITI, JUL 7 – Rony Célestin faces charges linked to the 2019 murder of journalist Joseph amid Haiti's ongoing gang violence and political corruption, with U.S. and Canadian sanctions targeting key figures.

  • Gangs in Haiti burned down the Grand Hôtel Oloffson, a Gothic gingerbread hotel known for its history and celebrity guests, this past weekend.
  • The hotel's manager confirmed the fire on social media, bringing mourning from hundreds of Haitians and foreigners.
  • The hotel had closed due to gang violence, but many hoped for its reopening despite ongoing issues in Port-au-Prince.
  • The destruction reflects the ongoing loss of Haiti's history and culture.
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On the eve of the earthquake in 2010, Dany Laferrière had presented the Oloffson Hotel, where we had dinner. A must-see according to him. "They have the slowest service of Port-au-Prince, because here, we stopped the time," he said.

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Gangs in Haiti burn beloved Gothic gingerbread hotel that rose to international fame

Haiti’s once illustrious Grand Hôtel Oloffson, a beloved Gothic gingerbread home that inspired books, hosted parties until dawn and attracted visitors from Mick Jagger to Haitian presidents, was burned down by gangs this past weekend.

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Remolacha - Noticias Republica Dominicana broke the news in on Friday, July 4, 2025.
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