AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoElections Under Strain: Haiti’s December 13 vote is moving forward, but voter registration is alarmingly low—only about 509,000 registered so far, under 13% of eligible voters, as gangs keep disrupting daily life and submissions. Deportation Pressure on Pastors: A Haitian pastor, Molis Augustave, faces fast-tracked deportation to Haiti after ICE detention and transfer to Miami, even as advocates file legal challenges and seek intervention. TPS Fallout and Human Cost: Another case highlights how the end of Temporary Protected Status is colliding with ICE ankle-monitoring and deportations, with Haitian student Pierre Damas Bel’s death sparking renewed outrage over the program. U.S.-Haiti Security Context: A report warns Port-au-Prince is effectively hollowed out by gang control, raising questions about the safety of returning deportees. U.S. Drug Policy Signals: The U.S. again flags Haiti among 23 major drug transit/production countries while Trump’s determination stresses inclusion doesn’t necessarily reflect current cooperation. Diplomatic Moves: Trump nominates Austin Holmes as U.S. ambassador to Haiti, citing long Haiti experience and crisis/security work. Regional Border Trade: The Dominican Republic moves to develop dry ports along the Haiti border, aiming to modernize logistics and customs while boosting security.
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