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Haitian communities celebrated Independence Day with soup joumou amid World Cup joy and a new U.S. travel ban.
On January 1, 2026, Haitian communities in Canada and the U.S. marked Independence Day with celebrations centered on sharing soup joumou, a traditional dish symbolizing freedom from slavery and resilience.
The event coincided with Haiti qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in over 50 years, adding to the joy.
However, a new U.S. travel ban targeting Haiti and 18 other nations took effect, restricting family reunification and increasing hardship for Haitian families.
Despite these challenges, communities upheld traditions, emphasizing cultural pride, unity, and hope.
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Las comunidades haitianas celebraron el Día de la Independencia con sopa joumou en medio de la alegría de la Copa Mundial y una nueva prohibición de viajes a los Estados Unidos.