US EditionGangs 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.
Port-au-Prince’s Hotel Oloffson, a beacon of Haitian culture, lost to flames
Hotel Oloffson in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Photo Credit: WikiCommons. This is a developing story. The Associated Press contributed to this report. The Hotel Oloffson, a storied symbol of Haitian culture and history, was consumed by flames on July 6 after armed gangs set fire to the structure, according to Patrick Moussignac, director of Radio Télévision Caraïbes, Le Quotidien 509 reported. The attack on the community where the hotel was located b…
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