Haiti media guide

Radio is Haiti's key news medium. The country has more than 400 radio and TV stations, but only half operate legally.

Haiti's national radio and TV broadcaster RTNH is the primary state media outlet. Privately-owned media are heavily influenced by the interests of their owners, and tend to censor themselves.

Newspaper circulations are small and are impeded by affordability and low literacy. However, newspaper websites are popular among Haitians abroad.

The media reflect a range of views, but the work of journalists is hampered by threats, violence and government interference, says Freedom House.

There were 4 million internet users by July 2022, comprising 35% of the population (Internetworldstats.com). Facebook is the leading social media platform.