AGP Executive Report

Security Deployment: More than 2,000 Salvadoran troops have begun patrols in Port-au-Prince as El Salvador searches for four missing soldiers and joins the fight against gangs. President Nayib Bukele denied allegations from a Haitian organization that Salvadoran forces bombed civilians, saying the helicopters arrived after the alleged attacks and had not flown missions. Election Delay: Haiti has postponed presidential and legislative elections until July 2027, extending the country’s long absence of national voting as gang violence deepens. Police: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé attended the graduation of 1,189 new police officers, including 242 women, and vowed to restore state authority. Moïse Assassination Case: Haitian authorities arrested attorney Gordon Phenil Desir, whose name surfaced in the investigation into Jovenel Moïse’s killing, and handed him to FBI agents. Deportations: Haitian Bridge Alliance condemned the reported removal of about 140 Haitians from the United States and urged Washington to halt deportations amid Haiti’s security and humanitarian crisis.

Moïse Assassination Case: Haitian authorities arrested attorney and former party chief Gordon Phenil Desir, whose name surfaced in the investigation into President Jovenel Moïse’s killing, and transferred him to FBI custody. He has denied wrongdoing. Foreign Troops: El Salvador has deployed more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti, officially to find four missing technicians and support the fight against gangs. Haiti says the operation is coordinated with its security mission, but questions remain about the troops’ role and the risk of escalation. Elections and Security: Haiti has set presidential and legislative elections for July 2027. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé also attended the graduation of 1,189 new police officers, part of a government push to restore state authority. Humanitarian Crisis: The World Food Programme warns that 6.35 million Haitians could face acute food insecurity in 2027 as violence, displacement and economic strain deepen. Deportations: Haitian Bridge Alliance condemned the reported removal of about 140 Haitians from the United States, urging a halt amid worsening insecurity. Local Governance: One hundred women were selected for Haiti’s 2026 Young Mayoress competition, which aims to build women’s leadership and civic participation.

Security Mission: El Salvador has deployed more than 2,000 troops to Haiti to search for four missing military technicians and confront gangs. President Nayib Bukele says the mission is not an invasion; President Trump reportedly told him to proceed. Haiti’s government approved the deployment, but its terms and coordination with the UN-backed force remain unclear. A Haitian diaspora group has alleged Salvadoran operations have killed civilians. Election Delay: Haiti has postponed presidential and legislative elections until July 2027, extending a decade without a national vote as gang violence prevents conditions for polling. Hunger Crisis: The World Food Programme projects 6.35 million Haitians will face acute food insecurity from March to June 2027, including nearly 1.8 million in emergency conditions, amid violence, displacement and economic decline. International Support: The U.S. Embassy says more than 600 tons of equipment are being airlifted to bolster the Gang Suppression Force, with logistical support from Germany.

Security Mission: The U.S. Embassy says more than 600 tons of equipment are being transported to bolster Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force, as El Salvador deploys more than 2,000 troops to find four missing military technicians and confront gangs. President Nayib Bukele calls it a rescue mission, not an invasion; Haitian authorities have approved the operation, while UNA-Haiti alleges Salvadoran raids have killed civilians. Election Delay: Haiti has postponed presidential and legislative elections until July 2027, extending a decade without a national vote as gang violence undermines security. Hunger Emergency: A new food-security forecast projects 6.35 million people will face acute hunger from March to June 2027, including nearly two million in emergency conditions, amid violence, displacement and economic instability.

Election Calendar: Haiti has scheduled the first round of presidential and legislative elections for July 18, 2027, with runoffs and local elections set for October 4. The vote has been delayed from December as gang violence and institutional instability persist; Haiti has not held elections in more than a decade. Foreign Deployment: El Salvador says more than 2,000 troops are in Haiti to search for four Salvadoran personnel abducted in October. President Nayib Bukele says the mission is not an occupation, but questions remain over the force’s command and rules of engagement. Security and Aid: Two Norwegian Refugee Council aid workers were killed in Port-au-Prince, while the UN reports nearly six million Haitians face acute food insecurity as violence disrupts aid deliveries.

Security Deployment: El Salvador says it has sent more than 2,000 troops to Haiti to search for four Salvadoran members of the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force missing since an Oct. 18 ambush. Haiti says operations will be coordinated through the force, but the troops’ command and rules of engagement remain unclear, raising questions about civilian risks and whether the mission goes beyond the rescue. Elections: Haiti’s electoral council has pushed the first round to July 18, 2027, with runoffs and local elections set for Oct. 4. It would be the country’s first national vote in more than a decade; gang violence has repeatedly disrupted preparations. Humanitarian Crisis: Two Norwegian Refugee Council aid workers, Bonaparte Février and Richard Alexandre, were killed in Port-au-Prince. The UN estimates about 5,700 people have died in criminal violence this year. Nearly six million Haitians face acute food insecurity, with gang violence obstructing aid deliveries. Regional Cooperation: Foreign Minister Raina Forbin urged Caribbean partners to prioritize sustainable development and stronger Haitian capacity, rather than relying mainly on emergency aid.

Election Calendar: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council has moved the first round of presidential and legislative elections from December 13 to July 18, 2027; runoffs and local elections are set for October 4. The delay extends the wait for elected leadership as gang violence continues to hamper preparations. Security Mission: El Salvador says it will deploy more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti to search for four Salvadoran personnel missing after an October 18 ambush and support anti-gang operations. It remains unclear whether the additional troops will join the UN-backed force or operate under separate command. Access to Government Services: A World Bank report estimates that 2.7 million to 3.1 million Haitian adults lack a valid national ID, limiting access to services, jobs and economic opportunities; it urges a funded national strategy to expand coverage.

Security Mission: El Salvador has expanded its Haiti deployment to about 1,300 troops after four Salvadoran personnel went missing in an October 18 ambush. The mission is described as coordinated with Haiti, though reports say the force may exceed its UN mandate. Border Tensions: Haiti summoned the Dominican ambassador over reports of Dominican troops on Haitian soil. Dominican lawmakers denied any incursion, while President Luis Abinader says his country will not tolerate gangs near the border and will coordinate with Haiti. Deportation Policy: A PBS FRONTLINE documentary portrays gang violence, killings and mass displacement in Haiti, challenging the Trump administration’s claim that the country is safe for deportees as it moves to end TPS for roughly 350,000 Haitians in the U.S. Food Crisis: The World Food Programme warns acute hunger could reach a record 6.35 million people from March to June 2027. UN Vote: Haiti abstained from a General Assembly resolution condemning the U.S. embargo on Cuba, a shift from its vote in favor last year.

Security Crisis: El Salvador has sent about 1,000 troops to Haiti to search for four Salvadoran personnel missing since a gang ambush. Their command and mission timeline remain unclear, and President Nayib Bukele says remains found in Haiti are not those of his countrymen. Regional Response: The Dominican Republic ruled out combat operations in Haiti, saying its role will remain logistical and diplomatic as it reinforces its border. Governance: Haiti ranked 141st of 143 countries in the 2026 Rule of Law Index, while persistent gang violence continues to delay elections and displace residents. Deportations and TPS: Haitian advocates renewed calls for a halt to deportations, warning that insecurity and mass displacement make returns dangerous. They are also pressing the U.S. Senate to extend TPS for Haitians. Duvalier Funds: Switzerland still has not resolved the fate of $16 million linked to former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, four decades after the assets were frozen.

Security Mission: El Salvador has sent about 1,000 troops to Haiti after four Salvadoran members of the UN-backed force went missing in a gang ambush. Their command and mission timeline remain unclear; the force has only about 2,000 personnel, a third of its planned strength. Political Crisis: Gang violence has displaced nearly 1.5 million people and repeatedly delayed elections, leaving Haiti without elected leaders for years. TPS and Deportations: Haitian advocates are urging the U.S. to halt deportations and extend Temporary Protected Status, warning that insecurity and mass displacement make returns dangerous. More than 300,000 Haitians could lose protection. Regional Response: The Dominican Republic says it will support the international mission with logistics and humanitarian aid, but not send troops into Haiti.

Border Security: The Dominican Republic has reinforced its southern frontier with two battalions as the crisis in Haiti escalates. President Luis Abinader says gangs have not crossed into Dominican territory and rules out sending Dominican troops into Haiti, while Santo Domingo reports contributing about $20 million and logistical and medical support to the international Gang Suppression Force. Gang Crisis: Four Salvadoran aviation technicians serving with the UN-backed force were abducted after an ambush. El Salvador sent forces to help search for them, but President Nayib Bukele said remains handed over in Haiti were not the missing men; the force says violence will not stop its mission. Press Freedom: The Inter-American Press Association calls conditions for Haitian journalists “critical,” citing gang threats, kidnappings and killings. It says 14 media workers have been murdered since 2021, while outlets close and journalists flee the country.

Security Mission: The Dominican Republic says it has contributed about $20 million to Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force, alongside transport, medical and logistical support. The force says violence will not deter its mission after four Salvadoran personnel went missing; President Nayib Bukele says remains found in Haiti are not theirs. Border Tensions: President Luis Abinader says gang violence has not crossed into Dominican territory. His government has reinforced the southern border with two additional battalions, heavy equipment and artillery. Press Freedom: The Inter-American Press Association calls conditions in Haiti critical, citing gang threats, kidnappings and killings that have driven journalists into exile and shuttered media outlets. Elections: Former president Michel Martelly has registered as a candidate, even as UN officials warn escalating violence threatens long-delayed elections.

Security Crisis: El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele says remains handed to his forces in Haiti are not those of four Salvadoran aviation technicians missing since a gang ambush on Oct. 18. Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force says it received unidentified remains that may be theirs but cannot confirm their identities. Salvadoran special forces are searching for the men. Border Watch: The Dominican Republic says it will keep its border with Haiti open, while reinforcing surveillance and monitoring spillover risks. Elections: Former president Michel Martelly has registered as a candidate, even as gang violence continues to threaten Haiti’s long-delayed elections. Diaspora Policy: Haitian immigrants and supporters marched from Springfield to Columbus, Ohio, demanding permanent protections after the U.S. ended temporary protected status for Haitians.

Security Crisis: El Salvador has sent special forces to Haiti to search for four aviation technicians abducted after a gang ambush. The Gang Suppression Force says it received unidentified remains but cannot confirm their identities; President Nayib Bukele says they are not his personnel. Border and Regional Response: The Dominican Republic says it will keep its border open, while President Luis Abinader has reinforced the southern frontier and discussed logistical and intelligence support for the Haiti operation with Bukele. Elections and Governance: UN officials warn that setting election dates without weighing security and logistics could further weaken trust in institutions. Former president Michel Martelly has reportedly registered as a candidate. Displacement: Gang violence continues to force people from their homes in Artibonite; the UN reports more than 10,000 displaced, as Haiti’s state of emergency remains in effect in three departments through December 18. Food Policy: Haiti’s agriculture minister is calling for investment in local production, irrigation and farm equipment to improve food security and reduce reliance on imports.

Missing Salvadorans: El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele says remains recovered near Port-au-Prince are not those of four Salvadoran aviation technicians missing since a gang ambush on Oct. 18, contradicting an earlier report. The remains need identification; Salvadoran forces are continuing the search alongside Haitian and international security personnel. Election Uncertainty: Former president Michel Martelly has filed to run in Haiti’s Dec. 13 election, the first general vote in more than a decade. His candidacy comes as gangs control large areas and observers question whether voting can safely proceed. U.S. Immigration Politics: Donald Trump attacked Senator Jon Ossoff over a bill seeking temporary protected status for Haitians, reviving a derogatory insult about Haiti and other countries at a Georgia rally.

Security Crisis: The New York Times reported that badly burned bodies believed to be the four Salvadoran personnel missing after a gang ambush were found outside Port-au-Prince. Reuters could not confirm the report, and identities require confirmation. El Salvador has sent reinforcements, with one U.S. military transport plane reportedly carrying troops; clashes have also been reported, but details remain unverified. Election Politics: Former President Michel Martelly has registered to run in the December 13 election after Haiti’s electoral council dropped a rule barring candidates sanctioned by foreign governments. The vote’s feasibility remains in doubt: gangs control an estimated 70% of the capital, and violence has displaced more than 1.4 million people. Regional Response: The Dominican Republic says conditions do not warrant closing its border, while keeping security forces on heightened watch.