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Fresco de Jamaica Recipe

"Tea made from flor de jamaica, or hibiscus, is a popular drink across Mexico and Central America, including Nicaragua. For Quixote Center staff, jamaica has often been a lifesaving thirst-quencher during our travels. Refresco de jamaica--or agua de jamaica as it's often called in Mexico--is a perfectly refreshing way to close out the summer.

Regardless of the country that prepares it, good jamaica should be a deep fuchsia in color and perfectly balance sweetness with the natural tartness of the hibiscus flower. As a Nicaraguan American, here's my recipe for fresco de jamaica that's even easier to make than saying 'jamaica.'"

 
 

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The situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate.

This week we learned that while the US government, for security reasons, urged all US citizens to depart Haiti immediately, our government continues to deport back to Haiti migrants who arrive at our border seeking a better life. Right now, there is nothing for them in Haiti except extreme violence, kidnapping, and hunger. Our government can do better than this. We need to:

* Stop all deportations to Haiti
* Put an end to illegal gun trafficking
* Maximize sanctions against Haitian gang leaders and their supporters
* Stop our propping up Haiti's illegitimate government and instead support democratic processes.
The possibility of an international police force intervention in Haiti has also been in the news recently. Quixote Center is reserving judgement on this intervention until we understand better the mandate.

Thank you to those of you who have already taken action on several bills before Congress addressing some of the issues listed above. If you have not, you can do so at this link ([link removed]). In addition, Quixote Center is co-sponsoring a Haiti Day of Action on September 21. Read on for more information, and we hope to see you there.

Take Action

National Day of Action to Support the Haitian People

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Join Haitian-Americans, religious leaders, and friends of Haiti in Washington, DC and across the U.S. in calling on Congress to stand with the Haitian People.

We encourage participants to join in-person meetings with members of Congress in DC or set up virtual meetings from anywhere in the country.

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Take Action for Peace in Haiti

J ([link removed])oin us ([link removed]) in fighting to stop the gun running to Haiti by asking your Representative to co-sponsor the U.S.-Caribbean Strategic Engagement Act of 2023. Armed gangs have taken control of most of Haiti, and the violence is devastating: 600 people died in Port-au-Prince in April of 2023 alone. The gangs can expand and maintain power because they are highly armed, and the U.S. is a major source of these weapons.

Use this form ([link removed]) to urge your Representative to support the bill!

If your member of Congress is one of the co-sponsors listed HERE ([link removed]), we ask that you instead send a thank-you message.

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Say NO to New Sanctions in Nicaragua

Senators Rubio and Kaine have introduced a new Senate bill that would impose wide-reaching sanctions on Nicaragua that could seriously damage the country's economy. Help stand in solidarity with the people of Nicaragua by telling your Senator to say NO to this bill.

 
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Artist Corner

Carl-Philippe Simonise

Carl-Philippe Simonise is a Haitian filmmaker, photographer, cinematographer and contemporary artist. Born in Port-au-Prince, Simonise is currently based in Montreal, Canada. They draw inspiration from Haiti's nature, rich culture, and the supernatural. Their work studies the human condition, History, and the mechanisms of political power. Carl-Philippe Simonise has also worked as a cinematographer on several documentary projects for film and TV and has completed a full length feature ([link removed]).

To see more of Carl-Philippe Simonise's work, visit their website HERE ([link removed]).

Portrait photographed by Iskra Dimitrova

 

 

 

 

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