AGP Executive Report

Telecommunications: Digicel is facing public anger after a third internet outage in less than a month. The company says gunfire may have damaged international cables along Route Nationale 1, where violence is preventing repair crews from working. Elections: Haiti has postponed its planned Dec. 13 vote until further notice, delaying the first general election in a decade. Low voter registration and insecurity have cast doubt on whether the poll could proceed. Gang Arms: A UN panel says more than 908,000 rounds were diverted from Dominican police stockpiles in 2024; ammunition linked to the country was later found among supplies seized from Haitian gangs, including 400 Mawozo. Haitians in the U.S.: With more than 300,000 people at risk of losing Temporary Protected Status, an opinion article urges the Senate to extend protections, citing Haiti’s violence and humanitarian crisis.

Arms Trafficking: A UN panel says ammunition from Dominican military and police stockpiles reached Haitian gangs, including 400 Mawozo and armed groups in Bel-Air. It identifies the Belladère crossing as a vulnerability. U.S. Visas: A U.S. proclamation suspends visa issuance to Haitians, with limited exceptions, adding uncertainty for families seeking to travel. Elections: Haiti’s Dec. 13 vote faces another delay as the electoral council prepares a revised calendar amid insecurity. A new decree lowers registration fees for most candidates, while the government has pledged neutrality. Food Security: The EU is funding a three-year Port-au-Prince-area program with €4 million to support vulnerable households and farming communities. Football: Haiti climbed to seventh in Concacaf’s latest men’s rankings, giving the Caribbean three teams in the regional top 10.

Elections: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has ordered officials to remain neutral as Haiti prepares for a vote repeatedly delayed by insecurity. The electoral council has eased rules barring candidates sanctioned by foreign governments, but people under UN sanctions remain ineligible. Security and Accountability: A UN panel accused former senator Moïse Jean-Charles of involvement in an illicit glass-eel network; his party rejects the allegation and has asked the UN for substantiation. The Gang Suppression Force is beginning operations as questions mount over Dominican ammunition found in the hands of 400 Mawozo gang members. Humanitarian Crisis: About 1.5 million people were internally displaced in August, while UN figures recorded 1,408 killed and 656 injured in violence during the second quarter of 2026. Food Security: The EU has committed €4 million to a three-year food and nutrition program for vulnerable households in the Palmes region, with additional support sought for farmers in violence-hit Kenscoff.

Election Preparations: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has ordered officials to stay neutral ahead of elections scheduled for Dec. 13, barring the use of state resources for campaigning. The vote has been repeatedly delayed, and the government says it must also provide a safe environment for voters. UN Allegations: Former senator Moïse Jean-Charles has rejected claims linking him to control of the glass-eel trade. His party is asking the UN panel to provide verifiable details or remove his name from its report. Security: Police leaders say they are stepping up efforts against kidnappings and increasing surveillance on major roads as election preparations continue. Food Security: The EU has committed €4 million to a three-year program for vulnerable households in the West, focused on the Palmes region; officials also called for support to Kenscoff farmers affected by violence. Fuel Supply: Propane stations in the Northeast are reopening as supplies trickle in, but insecurity and transport costs continue to complicate deliveries.

Security: Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force has begun operations as police commanders step up efforts to prevent kidnappings and monitor major roads. A UN panel says gangs, corrupt politicians and police fuel the violence; investigators also traced Dominican army and police ammunition to the 400 Mawozo gang. Elections: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé pledged government neutrality, but electoral rules have been revised and reports say the Dec. 13 vote is postponed indefinitely amid insecurity. Accountability: Testimony in the Miami trial over Jovenel Moïse’s assassination raised fresh questions about the plot’s networks, including two people who had served as FBI informants. Community: Kenscoff Mayor Jean Massillon, who remained in the commune during insecurity, has died. Child protection: Police say a US missionary accused of operating an unauthorized orphanage in Cap-Haïtien was detained after investigators found explicit messages to children; 12 children underwent medical examinations.

Election Standoff: Haiti has postponed general elections indefinitely as gang violence and instability undermine plans for a December vote. The government has pledged neutrality, while the electoral council has revised election rules. Gang Violence: A UN report says 41 of 89 cartridges linked to the 400 Mawozo gang bore markings tied to Dominican army or police ammunition, prompting calls for an investigation. Child Abuse Probe: Police say U.S. missionary Thomas Osbeck was detained over allegations involving an unauthorized orphanage in Cap-Haïtien; investigators say they found explicit messages to children, and 12 minors received medical examinations. Kenscoff: Mayor Jean Massillon, known for speaking out as gangs attacked the community, has died of health-related causes. Recent massacres there killed at least 164 people and displaced about 10,000. U.S. Immigration: A new U.S. policy suspends visa issuance to Haitian nationals, adding to uncertainty for families and travelers.

Kenscoff: Mayor Jean Massillon, who pressed authorities to protect residents from gang attacks, has died. Recent massacres there killed at least 164 people and displaced about 10,000. Security: Haiti formally launched the Gang Suppression Force at a ceremony in Tabarre, as the government vowed to restore state control. Elections: Haiti has postponed elections indefinitely amid gang violence. The electoral council also dropped a requirement affecting candidates sanctioned by foreign governments, though people under UN sanctions remain barred. Arms trafficking: A UN report says ammunition linked to the Dominican army and police was found among 400 Mawozo gang supplies. Dominican authorities are investigating how it crossed the border. Child protection: Haitian police say U.S. missionary Thomas Osbeck is detained over allegations of child abuse and operating an unlicensed orphanage where at least 12 minors were found.

Earthquake: A magnitude-4.1 quake struck offshore near Corail in Grand’Anse on Thursday night. Haiti’s Civil Protection agency reported no deaths, injuries or damage. Elections: The electoral council has again revised candidate rules, dropping a requirement that candidates show they are free of foreign asset sanctions; people sanctioned by the UN remain barred. Registration has been extended and campaigning delayed, while Dec. 13 remains the official vote date despite reports of an indefinite postponement. The government has pledged neutrality. Gang networks: A UN panel accuses former Arcahaie mayor Rosemila Sainvil Petit-Frère of financing gangs and leaking police plans. The report describes wider links among armed groups, political figures and business interests. Arms trafficking: Dominican authorities are investigating how ammunition of Dominican origin reached Haiti. UN experts linked some rounds recovered from 400 Mawozo to Dominican Army and police stocks.

Election Uncertainty: Haiti has revised its electoral rules for a third time, easing some candidate requirements, but has not formally postponed the Dec. 13 vote. The electoral council extended candidate registration to Oct. 31 and delayed the campaign launch, leaving the timetable in doubt. UN Gang Findings: A UN panel accused former Arcahaie mayor Rosemila Sainvil Petit-Frère of financing gangs and leaking police plans, and former senator Jean-Charles Moïse of running an illicit glass-eel network. The panel also traced 41 of 89 rounds recovered from 400 Mawozo to Dominican military or police supplies. Security Crisis: At least 5,700 people have been killed or wounded in gang violence this year, while displacement nears 1.5 million. Police report retaking several areas in Kenscoff but say security must hold before residents return. Haitians in the U.S.: Boston’s City Council urged emergency housing for Haitian immigrants who lost protections after Temporary Protected Status expired.

Election Delay: Haiti’s electoral council has postponed the Dec. 13 vote and campaign, extended candidate registration to Oct. 31 and left a new timetable pending. It cited administrative and logistical hurdles as insecurity continues to undermine preparations. Gang-Political Ties: A U.N. panel warns that gangs, politicians and corrupt security officials remain entangled, with those ties threatening to fuel violence and influence elections. Haiti has nearly 1.5 million people displaced, according to recent coverage. Haitians in the U.S.: Boston’s City Council voted unanimously to urge emergency shelter for Haitians whose Temporary Protected Status expired in July, as families face lost work authorization, housing insecurity and deportation fears. Regional Response: Dominican President Luis Abinader and the OAS secretary-general discussed support for U.N.-led efforts to address gang violence in Haiti.

Election Delay: Haiti has postponed its Dec. 13 general elections, with no new date set. The electoral council cited logistical and administrative problems, while gang violence continues to make voting difficult across the country. Gang Ties: A new U.N. report warns that gangs, political figures and corrupt security-force members are entangled in Haiti’s crisis. It also describes fractures in the Viv Ansanm alliance that could fuel renewed violence and displacement. Security Operations: GSF troops conducted operations in Tabarre and Cité Soleil, removing barricades and seizing weapons and explosives, according to authorities. Relief: Haiti’s social assistance fund has begun cash transfers of 15,000 gourdes each to 94,084 school families and vulnerable households; a second wave is planned. Haitians Abroad: Boston’s City Council urged emergency housing for Haitians affected by the end of Temporary Protected Status. Haitian passport applications abroad now cost $150 for adults and $125 for minors, with extra and expedited fees banned.

Security: A multinational security force carried out operations in Tabarre and Cité Soleil on Oct. 5–6, removing barricades and seizing weapons, ammunition and improvised explosives. Elections: Haiti’s electoral council has suspended the campaign and postponed the election timetable indefinitely, citing changes to the electoral decree and ongoing obstacles. Candidate registration is extended to Oct. 31; no new voting date has been set. Social Support: The government has begun cash transfers to vulnerable households and parents of schoolchildren. The first wave covers 94,084 people, with 15,000 gourdes each; a second wave is planned to bring the total to 150,000 beneficiaries. Tourism: Royal Caribbean has no timeline for returning to Labadee, where calls are suspended through June 2027 amid safety concerns. Football: Haiti’s men are set to face the United States in the Nations League quarterfinals in November, while the women’s team heads to France for friendlies against Japan and Australia.

Elections Crisis: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has indefinitely postponed the December 13 presidential and legislative elections, saying the campaign period is delayed and a new timetable will come later, while voter registration continues. Campaign Delays: The CEP also extended candidate registration and document submission to Oct. 31 and pushed back the official campaign start and end dates after consultations and amendments to the electoral decree. Electoral Costs & Logistics: Haiti’s embassy in the Dominican Republic says new passport fees abroad take effect Oct. 5, with adult passports now $150 and minors $125. Justice & Reform: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé attended the opening of the 2026–2027 judicial year, with plans for a new Penal Code and Code of Criminal Procedure to take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Disability Inclusion: Handicap International and Haiti’s disability office launched a national roundtable on access to assistive technologies.

Elections Update: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council has indefinitely postponed the start of campaigning for the Dec. 13 presidential and legislative elections, saying the timetable will be published later while voter registration continues. Gang Violence & Governance: The delay comes as armed-group violence and instability keep disrupting the electoral process, with officials saying the schedule will be adjusted for “technical and operational requirements.” Haiti in CONCACAF: Despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica, Haiti advanced to the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals, finishing second in Group A and setting up a November two-leg tie. Sports Spotlight: Haiti’s Wilson Isidor shone in the Nations League, helping the team qualify and boosting Sunderland’s striker with a strong international run. Regional Tensions: Haiti-Dominican Republic fallout continues after a high-profile match incident, with Dominican authorities moving to bar Haiti from stadiums. Diaspora Pressure: Reports also highlight how deportations and TPS changes are hitting Haitian families in the U.S., including the death of Pierre Damas Bel.

Haiti–Immigration Fallout: A new report says Haitian deportations from the U.S. have shifted to Cap-Haïtien, with families alleging belongings and legal papers aren’t returned, as advocates point to the suicide of 20-year-old Pierre Damas Bel after TPS ended and ankle-monitor “check-ins” began. U.S. Politics & Human Cost: The same coverage highlights the sharp contrast between Bel’s burial and President Trump’s nearby “victory lap” over removals. Regional Security & Displacement: IOM data cited this week puts displacement at about 1.5 million Haitians (around 12% of the population), with the biggest jump in Artibonite as insecurity spreads. Public Health & Safety: PAHO/WHO-backed teams are validating Haiti’s disease surveillance data, while Cap-Haïtien civil protection plans to strengthen rescue and fire services. Economy & Governance: Haiti’s 2026–2027 budget prioritizes security, elections, and economic recovery, and a new circular tightens rules on goods transiting through the Dominican Republic. Sports & Tensions: Haiti advanced in Concacaf Nations League despite a 2-0 loss to Costa Rica, but Haiti–Dominican Republic football relations remain tense after stadium incidents and bans.

Budget & Security: Haiti’s 2026–2027 budget totals 401.2 billion gourdes, with top priorities on public security and defense, elections and restoring institutions, and economic recovery tied to social protection and regional revitalization. Public Health: PAHO/WHO is supporting Haiti’s Ministry of Public Health to validate epidemiological surveillance data across all ten departments, focusing on diseases like cholera/diarrhea and diphtheria. Disaster Response: In Cap-Haitien, civil protection officials reviewed progress under the Phénix project to strengthen rescue and fire services, including emergency center rehabilitation and better equipment for responders. Elections & Rights: UN rights chief Volker Türk warned Haiti still lacks conditions for credible elections, citing gang violence and widespread abuses, and urged barring those responsible from running. Sports & Tensions: After crowd trouble around a Nations League match, the Dominican Republic banned Haiti’s national team from using its sports facilities; Haiti’s players and fans remain at the center of the fallout. Haiti in the Region: Haiti’s Wilson Isidor shone for the Reggae Boyz as they qualified for the Nations League quarterfinals, even as Costa Rica beat Haiti 2-0 in the group finale.