Is Haiti considered part of Latin America?

Some Haitians prefer Afro-Latin. Their official language is French but most of the people speak Hatian Kreol. The culture is heavily influenced by the west African traditions the slaves brought with them. read more

Geographically, Haiti is part of “Latin America” since the traditional definition of the region includes all countries that speak Spanish, Portuguese and French. However, the term “Latino” as used in a multicultural marketing context, describes people which are culturally connected to a Spanish-speaking country in the Americas. read more

If not, I think that they should be considered part of "Latin America". The cultures are the same instead the languages are a bit different. But there are also a lot of Cubans who fled to Jamaica , etc. read more

No.. and yes. Latin America refers to the group of countries below Mexico and above south America for the most part . Although you'll see Haiti listed as part of Latin America it's really considered carribean. You'll also see countries in south America listed as thus but ask an Argentinean our Brazilian they'll say no. read more