AGP Executive Report

Diplomacy Amid Crisis: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican and discussed peace, plus Haiti’s humanitarian, migration, and security troubles—while the Holy See stressed the Church’s role on the ground. Street Violence: A new wave of gang fighting in Port-au-Prince forced hundreds to flee, with displaced families spilling along the road to the main airport as operations there are increasingly restricted. Justice in the Moïse Case: In Miami, a federal jury convicted four men tied to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, including charges tied to a plan to overthrow him and install a successor. Human Development: UNFPA and the EU-backed “Fabricando Sueños” program in Dajabón graduated over 100 teens, aiming to cut teenage pregnancy and early unions. Elections on Hold: Haiti’s PM said August elections can’t happen because security conditions aren’t met, though he hopes for elections by year’s end.

In the last 12 hours, Haiti-related coverage was dominated by the country’s World Cup build-up and diaspora-facing events in the United States. Multiple articles focused on Haiti’s 2026 FIFA World Cup context—its group-stage matchups and schedules, including Haiti’s placement in Group C (with Brazil, Morocco, and Scotland), and practical “how to watch”/fixture information for fans. Alongside that, Haiti’s warm-up matches were highlighted: tickets are on sale for friendlies against New Zealand (June 2, Fort Lauderdale) and Peru (June 5, Miami), framed as key steps as “Les Grenadiers” prepare for the tournament after earlier friendlies. Cultural and community programming also featured prominently, including expansion of the Little Haiti Book Festival beyond traditional literary forms and a Haitian Heritage Month family event at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum.

Security and legal developments also appeared in the most recent coverage, though with limited detail. A U.S. Coast Guard operation—carried out with Haitian government permission—interdicted a suspected drug vessel off Haiti and resulted in the seizure of about 3,200 pounds of marijuana, with one person detained and the contraband transferred to Haitian authorities. Separately, the Haitian president assassination trial in Miami continued: after day one of jury deliberations, there was “no verdict,” and the jury was reported to have asked a question related to “count 7” after seven hours of deliberations.

Beyond sports and security, the last 12 hours included Haiti-focused domestic and governance-adjacent items. A Haitian president assassination trial update continued to draw attention, while other Haiti items in the same window included a curfew in Saint-Marc due to deteriorating security conditions (with restrictions on vehicle/motorcycle movement and requirements around demonstrations). There was also continued emphasis on Haiti’s migration and international engagement: a New York forum appearance by Haiti’s foreign minister highlighted migration reforms and called for international support, including full deployment of the Gang Suppression Force to help create conditions for stability and elections.

From 12 to 72 hours ago, the coverage added continuity on health, elections, and international cooperation. Health-related reporting included warnings about a malaria resurgence and efforts to strengthen Haiti’s health system in the West. Political/electoral process items included discussion of a revised draft electoral decree and a Provisional Electoral Council decision on party membership thresholds for candidate registration. International cooperation also featured: a Colombian agency visit to Haiti was described as part of South-South cooperation aimed at alternatives for youth trapped in cycles of violence, and a working session on Haiti’s stabilization and economic recovery program outlined priorities such as safe returns to neighborhoods, school re-entry for children, and improved access to drinking water.

Overall, the most recent evidence is strongest for Haiti’s World Cup-related momentum (warm-up matches, diaspora events, and scheduling context) and for ongoing security/legal reporting (drug interdiction and the assassination trial). Other themes—health system pressures, election process updates, and migration reform—are present but appear more as supporting background than as a single, clearly escalating development in the last 12 hours.

In the last 12 hours, Haiti-focused coverage was dominated by security and health-system concerns alongside a steady stream of World Cup-related updates. A key legal development is that jury deliberations continue in a Miami courtroom in the case against four men accused of conspiring to kill Haiti’s president, with the plot described as unfolding in South Florida. On the public-safety side, Saint-Marc has declared a municipal curfew (8:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.) due to a deteriorating security situation, and the town hall requires demonstrations be declared to police and that participants demonstrate with faces uncovered. Health coverage also underscored urgent gaps: Haiti is described as being in a critical situation due to a lack of midwives, with figures cited that only about 300–455 trained midwives are practicing to serve more than 2.8 million women of reproductive age, and that Haiti would need at least 2,200 qualified midwives to meet WHO standards.

International and institutional engagement also featured prominently. A Colombian Agency for Reintegration and Normalization (ARN) delegation is on an official visit to Haiti (May 4–8) as part of South-South cooperation, aiming to support alternatives for youth “trapped in cycles of violence” through reconciliation, social inclusion, and peacebuilding. Meanwhile, Haiti’s government messaging on migration reforms continued through a UN forum appearance in New York, where the foreign minister highlighted reforms around documentation/identification, border security, and efforts to combat smuggling and trafficking—framing migration as a “choice, not a necessity.” Economic stabilization and recovery planning also moved forward via a working session on Haiti’s stabilization and recovery program, including goals such as safe return of citizens to neighborhoods, children returning to school, and improved access to drinking water.

A large portion of the most recent reporting is not strictly “news” but rather World Cup logistics and cultural/community programming that still ties back to Haiti through the national team. Multiple items describe Haiti’s World Cup preparation and visibility: a friendly match update (Haiti vs New Zealand) and broader preparation context; plus extensive coverage of New Jersey World Cup training bases, including that Haiti’s national team will train at Stockton University. There are also Haiti-linked diaspora/cultural pieces (e.g., a France-based geography initiative about Haiti) and local human-interest items, such as a tribute to midwives and a community march by nursery workers seeking labor protections.

Over the broader 7-day window, the pattern of urgency in health and security is reinforced. Earlier coverage flagged a malaria resurgence and UNDP support to strengthen Haiti’s response, and it also reported health-system strengthening in the West through the appointment/promotion of healthcare personnel. On the governance and stabilization track, older articles described peacebuilding-funded projects in at-risk areas and continued work on migration policy and electoral administration (including revisions to an electoral decree and budget-related updates). However, the most recent 12 hours are where the security measures (curfew) and the midwife shortage framing became most explicit, while the World Cup items show Haiti’s increasing integration into regional hosting and training arrangements.