AGP Executive Report

Elections Under Pressure: The OAS warns of “collusion” between Haiti’s political world and armed gangs, saying it could derail the credibility of upcoming polls and calling for clear rules to bar candidates tied to criminal groups. Election Logistics: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council sets candidacy document submissions from Sept. 13–22, routing filings through departmental and municipal electoral offices, with Port-au-Prince-area procedures adjusted for continuity. CARICOM Watch: The CARICOM Eminent Persons Group flags slow voter registration, burdensome new candidate requirements, and persistent insecurity as Haiti heads toward its first election in a decade on Dec. 13. Security & Governance: Defense Minister Mario Andrésol pushes modernization of the FAd’H regulatory framework and doctrine, while the acting PNH commander urges UN-backed tech upgrades for border surveillance. Humanitarian Fallout: The UAE releases $10 million in emergency aid via the UAE Red Crescent for food, shelter, medicines, and WASH as displacement and insecurity worsen. Public Health Crisis: Haiti’s drinking water shows alarming lead contamination, with levels far above WHO limits, driven by infrastructure, weak management, and gaps in regulation. U.S. Deportation Pressure: Reports describe chaotic deportations of nearly 100 Haitians from the U.S., and Haitian TPS holders in the U.S. face fear and uncertainty as protections end. Regional Security Support: Sierra Leone signs a medical evacuation agreement with the Dominican Republic ahead of its planned deployment to Haiti under a UN-backed mission.

Elections Under Pressure: CARICOM’s Eminent Persons Group wrapped up a Haiti visit warning that election rules are “unwieldy,” voter registration is lagging, and insecurity—plus delays in deploying the Gang Suppression Force—could derail Haiti’s Dec. 13 vote. Electoral Credibility: OAS Secretary-General Albert Ramdin cautioned that political actors’ “connivance” with armed gangs threatens the legitimacy of Haiti’s elections, stressing the need to secure airports and transport corridors. Voter Readiness: With less than 100 days to Haiti’s first general elections in a decade, doubts are growing as registration remains sluggish and far below targets. Security and Rights: CPJ called for the release of veteran Haitian journalist Wesly Renaud Jean after his Sept. 6 abduction in Delmas 31, citing ransom demands and escalating violence against media. Humanitarian Fallout: Flood survivors in crowded holding centers face water shortages and disease risks, underscoring the strain on basic services as Haiti’s crisis deepens. US Deportation Backlash: US bishops urged Congress to extend TPS protections for Haitians in the US amid renewed pressure and uncertainty over deportations.

Journalism Under Threat: The Committee to Protect Journalists says veteran Haitian journalist Wesly Renaud Jean was abducted in Delmas 31, with kidnappers demanding ransom and providing proof of life by phone, as gang violence continues to endanger media workers. Mass Violence in Port-au-Prince Area: Haiti Action Committee reports another major massacre in Kenscoff, alleging Viv Ansanm paramilitaries attacked people sheltering in a church, with dozens killed, women targeted, and hostages taken. Forced Deportations: A new U.S. deportation flight returned 98 Haitians, bringing recent totals since TPS ended to 401, while UN rights officials and advocates urge Washington to halt removals to dangerous conditions. Humanitarian Aid: The UAE announced $10 million in urgent assistance for Haiti via the Emirates Red Crescent, targeting food, shelter, health, water, sanitation, and support for internally displaced people. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM and Japan reaffirmed cooperation and discussed Haiti’s multidimensional crisis, including humanitarian needs and UN reform.

ICE Deportations to Haiti: The U.S. returned 98 Haitians on a fourth deportation flight since TPS ended, bringing the total forcibly returned to 401, as UN and rights groups warn removals are unsafe amid Haiti’s gang violence and instability. Kidnapping & Gang Pressure: The deportations land while kidnappings and massacres continue to shock communities, including reports of armed groups targeting civilians and taking hostages. Journalists Under Threat: CPJ says veteran Haitian journalist Wesly Renaud Jean was abducted in Delmas 31, with kidnappers seeking ransom, underscoring how insecurity is tightening around media workers. Epidemiology Watch—Anthrax: Dominican authorities say there are no confirmed anthrax cases but have boosted preventive surveillance after suspected cutaneous anthrax cases in southwestern Haiti, where deaths are under investigation. Humanitarian Aid: The UAE announced $10 million in urgent assistance for displaced people in Haiti, including food, shelter, health, water, sanitation, and hygiene support. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM and Japan reaffirmed cooperation and discussed Haiti’s humanitarian crisis during a foreign affairs visit.

Deportations & TPS Fallout: U.S. authorities carried out a fourth deportation flight since Haiti’s TPS ended, returning 82 Haitians and bringing the recent total to 401, as UN and rights groups urge Washington to stop forced removals amid Haiti’s gang violence and insecurity. Elections Integrity: The OAS warned that anyone with ties to criminal organizations should be barred from Haiti’s upcoming elections, urging faster verification during the preparatory phase while stressing Haitian authorities control eligibility decisions. Press Freedom Under Fire: CPJ says veteran journalist Wesly Renaud Jean was abducted in Delmas 31, with kidnappers seeking ransom and providing proof of life, highlighting the growing danger for media workers. Public Health Watch: Dominican authorities reported no anthrax cases but boosted preventive surveillance after Haiti investigated 13 suspected cutaneous anthrax cases in Baliverne, where two deaths are under review. Humanitarian Aid: The UAE announced $10 million in urgent humanitarian assistance for Haiti through the Emirates Red Crescent, targeting food security, shelter, health, water, sanitation, and support for internally displaced people. Security & Violence: A Haiti Action Committee report condemns the Kenscoff massacre by Viv Ansanm, alleging dozens killed and women targeted, while calling for an end to deportations back to Haiti. Regional Diplomacy: CARICOM and Japan reaffirmed cooperation and discussed Haiti’s multidimensional crisis, including humanitarian challenges and UN reform. Immigration Enforcement Backlash (US): A DHS ICE CDL fraud tip line drew criticism over profiling risks, with Haiti mentioned among nationalities cited in enforcement actions. Kidnapping & Gang Pressure (Haiti): The abduction of a high-profile journalist adds to mounting concerns that security is not improving despite international attention.

OAS Election Integrity: OAS Secretary-General Albert Ramdin said Haitians with links to criminal organizations should be barred from upcoming elections, urging faster verification during the preparatory phase while stressing Haitian authorities control eligibility. Humanitarian Response: The UAE announced $10 million for Haiti through the Emirates Red Crescent, targeting food, shelter, health, water, sanitation, hygiene, and medicines for internally displaced and vulnerable groups. Gang Violence & Press Freedom: Veteran journalist Wesly Renaud Jean was abducted in Delmas 31, with kidnappers seeking ransom and providing proof of life, prompting calls for urgent action to protect media workers. Public Health Watch: Haiti and the Dominican Republic are on alert after suspected anthrax cases in Haiti’s Grand’Anse; the DR reports no confirmed cases and says surveillance has been reinforced. US Deportations: A fourth U.S. deportation flight returned 82 Haitians (total 401 since TPS ended), as UN rights chief Volker Türk urged the U.S. to halt forced returns to dangerous conditions. Regional Security Diplomacy: CARICOM and Japan reaffirmed partnership and discussed Haiti’s humanitarian challenges during a State Minister visit to CARICOM headquarters. Natural Disruption: USGS reported 13 earthquakes around Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands in 24 hours, with a smaller quake near Haiti; no tsunami threat was indicated.

Haiti Security & Elections: The OAS says politicians with ties to criminal gangs must not participate in Haiti’s elections, urging faster verification during the preparatory phase as it warns collusion could damage credibility. Mass Violence & Accountability: Haiti Action Committee condemns a new Kenscoff massacre by Viv Ansanm, alleging church and home attacks, rapes, and hostages, and calls out failures by authorities to protect civilians. Gang Violence & UN Mandate: France’s UN Security Council priorities include renewing Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate to restore security and support the political process. Humanitarian Crisis: A UN rights chief calls for an investigation into 23 migrant deaths in U.S. detention since 2026 and demands a halt to deportations to Haiti over risks of irreparable harm. Deportations & TPS Fallout: Coverage highlights how TPS terminations and U.S. enforcement are worsening fear and instability for Haitian communities, including reports of Haitians being detained and deported after protections ended. Public Services & Development: Haiti moves ahead on a 2026–2027 Inclusive Blue Economy project to manage marine/coastal resources with IFAD support, while NATCOM launches a 5G pilot phase in Port-au-Prince and nearby areas. Economy & Governance: A World Bank accountability dispute raises alarms after the board overruled its own compliance mechanism, spotlighting weak accountability in development finance.

Haiti Elections & Security: The OAS says politicians with ties to criminal gangs should be barred from Haiti’s elections, urging faster verification during the preparatory phase to protect credibility. UN Human Rights Pressure: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights calls for investigations into 23 migrant deaths in U.S. detention since the start of 2026 and demands a halt to deportations to Haiti, warning of irreparable harm. Gang Suppression Force: France’s UN envoy flags Haiti as a priority for renewing the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force to restore security and support the political process. Defense & Military Planning: Haiti’s Defense Minister Mario Andrésol meets the FAd’H high command to assess needs, strengthen operational capacity, and discuss doctrine updates and training, including a Mexico mission. Economy & Trade: Haiti’s apparel industry celebrates the U.S. extension of the HOPE/HELP Act duty-free access through Dec. 31, 2028, citing jobs and supply-chain stability. Digital Infrastructure: NATCOM launches a 5G pilot phase in Port-au-Prince and key commercial areas, with government backing for modernization and inclusion. Agriculture & Food Security: Haiti faces a deepening agriculture collapse, with declining production and livestock crises driven by insecurity, weak services, and lack of policy. Climate & Blue Economy: Haiti approves implementation of the Inclusive Blue Economy project for 2026–2027, backed by IFAD, to manage marine resources and improve coastal livelihoods.

Elections & Governance: Haiti’s voter registration is moving far too slowly for the Dec. 13 vote, with the Provisional Electoral Council registering fewer than 600,000 people—under 7% of those 18+—leaving a huge gap to hit its 3–4 million target. Security & International Support: Haiti’s foreign minister, Raina Forbin, urged African states to mobilize around Haiti’s priorities, including renewing and fully deploying the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force. US Deportations & Human Rights: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights called for investigations into 23 migrant deaths in US detention since 2026 and demanded a halt to deportations to Haiti, warning of irreparable harm. Telecom & State Capacity: NATCOM launched a 5G pilot phase, with Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé framing it as modernization and digital inclusion—though coverage details remain limited. Economy & Trade: Haiti’s apparel exporters got a boost as the HOPE/HELP Act was extended duty-free access to the US market until Dec. 31, 2028. Social Policy: The government rolled out back-to-school measures, including support for 130,000 parents and 30,000 vulnerable families, plus school repairs and safety-focused steps. Agriculture Crisis: Haiti faces a looming collapse in agriculture, with food imports rising as insecurity, weak investment, and climate pressures keep domestic production falling.

Haiti Electoral Participation: Haiti’s voter registration is moving far slower than the Provisional Electoral Council’s own target, with fewer than 600,000 registered voters—under 7% of adults 18+—as the Dec. 13 vote date approaches and the Oct. 13 registration deadline nears. UNESCO Education Protection: UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany warned that attacks on schools are rising, urging all parties in conflict to respect international law and protect learning, while pointing to Haiti-focused support for community schools. Haiti Deportation Pressure (U.S.): U.S. faith leaders are urging President Trump to pause mass deportations of Haitians after TPS termination, warning Haiti lacks safe reception and reintegration capacity amid gang violence. Regional Migration Fallout: In the U.S., advocates say Salvadorans are left in limbo after a TPS decision deadline passed without a public ruling, highlighting how uncertainty can quickly spill into work authorization and family stability. Immigration Enforcement in the Bahamas: The Bahamas repatriated 184 Haitian nationals to Cap-Haïtien in a two-part operation, with officials citing organized, accountable enforcement. Local Impact of TPS Loss: Southwest Florida providers warn that Haiti TPS-related work authorization losses are worsening senior-care staffing shortages, threatening patient coverage. Security Council Watch: A call is growing to renew Haiti’s UN Gang Suppression Force at an upcoming Security Council vote, arguing the international community must pair security with real development support.

Haiti Electoral Governance: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) reshuffled its four-member executive bureau, replacing journalist Jacques Desrosiers with Peterson Pierre-Louis as president, as December elections approach and political groups press for changes to the electoral process. U.S.-Haiti Security Cooperation: The U.S. Embassy in Haiti says it has wrapped up a three-week International Visitor Leadership Program training 10 Haitians on combating gang violence, with participants returning after meetings with law enforcement and specialists. Haiti International Pressure on Gangs: Haiti is urging the international community to renew an anti-gang force mandate ahead of planned elections, as insecurity continues to disrupt political life. Haiti Deportations & TPS Fallout (Diaspora Politics): Coverage continues on the broader TPS crackdown affecting Haitians in the U.S., including reports of workforce strain in senior care and ongoing community mobilization after TPS ends. Education Under Attack: Education Above All and partners marked the International Day to Protect Education from Attack, highlighting how conflict and insecurity—including in Haiti—are hitting schools and learning spaces. Sports & Social Cohesion: A Haiti-focused piece argues football remains a rare space for social mixing and hope even as gang violence reshapes daily life.

Haiti Electoral Process: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) reshuffled its four-member executive bureau, replacing journalist Jacques Desrosiers with Peterson Pierre-Louis as president, as criticism grows over the feasibility of the Dec. 13 vote timeline. Security & Governance: Haiti urged the UN to renew the Gang Suppression Force mandate before it expires Sept. 30, saying gangs still control parts of Port-au-Prince and violence is derailing election preparations. Kidnappings in Haiti: Three prominent figures were kidnapped within a day—journalist Wesly Renaud Jean, lawyer Caleb Jean-Baptiste, and ONAPE director general Stéphanie Paultre—highlighting how gangs are reaching professionals and public officials. Diaspora Pressure (US immigration policy): After Haiti’s TPS ended, New York advocates and health-care groups warned of staffing shocks and instability; in Southwest Florida, providers cited a new labor shortage tied to Haitian work-permit losses. US deportation backlash: Archbishop Paul Coakley urged President Trump to pause enforced Haitian departures, citing Port-au-Prince killings, injuries, and kidnappings.

Haiti Elections: The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) says 506,953 voters have been registered nationwide as of Sept. 6, with December 13 set for long-awaited presidential, legislative, and constitutional referendum voting—final results for the first round due Jan. 9, 2027, and local results expected March 12. Back-to-School Support: Haiti’s government launched a 2.5 billion gourde cash-transfer plan for 140,000 parents (15,000 gourdes each) and expanded a broader back-to-school package for 30,000 vulnerable families, including school rehabilitation, 8,000 furniture items, and 10,750 police for the 2026-2027 school year. Anti-Gang Mission Scrutiny: Sri Lanka peacekeepers are back in Haiti as part of international stabilization, but observers warn there’s no formal vetting system for deployed troops—raising accountability and civilian safety concerns. Corruption & Deportations: Former Haitian ombudsman Renan Hédouville was deported to face corruption charges tied to alleged embezzlement of nearly $130,000. U.S. TPS Fallout in the Haitian Diaspora: In Springfield, Ohio, faith leaders and residents are escalating pressure on U.S. lawmakers after TPS ended for Haitians, citing ICE ankle monitors and a surge in arrests; the community says the crackdown is driving fear and family disruption.

Back-to-School Relief: Haiti’s government rolled out a 2.5 billion-gourde cash-transfer plan for 140,000 parents (15,000 gourdes each) and expanded support for 30,000 vulnerable families, including school repairs, furniture, and added police presence for the 2026-2027 school year. Elections & Governance: Just over half a million Haitians have registered ahead of December elections, while CARICOM’s Eminent Persons Group steps up engagement with Haiti as the political calendar tightens. UN Anti-Gang Mandate: The UN Security Council is set to decide soon on renewing Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate, with renewed scrutiny on troop histories and the renewal talks led by the US and Panama. US Immigration Pressure on Haitians: In Springfield, Ohio, faith leaders and community members renewed demands to “unshackle” Haitian residents after TPS ended, citing ICE ankle monitors and continued enforcement; the UN human rights chief also urged accountability over deaths in US immigration custody and warned against removals to places like Haiti. Regional Security Spillover: Haiti’s deportation fallout continues, with people arriving in Cap-Haïtien stranded and facing gang-controlled routes, while Haiti also mourns victims of major gang attacks including the Kenscoff massacre. Haiti-Dominican Border Controls: The Dominican Republic expanded its smart border perimeter fence with Haiti, pushing completed sections past 61 kilometers and starting a new 14.5-kilometer phase in Jimaní. Faith & Peacebuilding: Haitian faith leaders and scholars held an international forum on religion’s role in building peace and nonkilling amid escalating violence.

Deportation Fallout in Haiti: Dozens of Haitians returned from the U.S. are arriving in Cap-Haïtien weekly, often broke and stranded as gangs control key roads and toll routes, leaving deportees with little money and no safe way to reach home. Gang Violence Spreads Beyond Port-au-Prince: A new report says Haiti’s armed gangs are increasingly moving into rural areas with hit-and-run raids, kidnappings, roadblocks, and cattle theft, while security forces struggle to respond across dispersed terrain. TPS Crisis Hits the Diaspora: In Brooklyn’s West Indian American Day Parade, Haitian marchers turned the holiday into a protest over the end of Temporary Protected Status, detention fears, and forced returns. UN Human Rights Pressure on U.S. Deportations: UN rights chief Volker Türk demanded accountability after 23 deaths in U.S. immigration custody in 2026 and urged Washington to halt removals to places like Haiti where people face “irreparable harm.” Regional Diplomacy: Haiti and the Dominican Republic keep pushing border and migration talks, including cooperation on security and judicial matters, as the Dominican Republic expands its border fence infrastructure.

UN Human Rights: UN rights chief Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that 23 people have died in U.S. immigration custody in 2026 and demanded accountability, urging Washington to halt deportations to places where people face “irreparable harm,” including Haiti. Haiti Security & Elections: A new report says gangs are pushing beyond Port-au-Prince into rural areas with mobile hit-and-run raids, kidnappings, and roadblocks—raising pressure on a political process already threatened by insecurity ahead of Dec. 13 elections. U.S. TPS Fallout for Haitians: With Haiti’s TPS ended July 27, Haitian communities in the U.S. are bracing for disruption, including fears of chaotic returns and family separation; Haitian participation in New York’s Labor Day parade is described as both pride and protest amid detention and deportation fears. Diaspora & Community Life: Brooklyn’s West Indian Day Parade returns with Haitian masquerade groups and a solemn tone, while WIADCA’s VIP Breakfast highlights Caribbean leadership and Haitian cultural presence. Regional Diplomacy: Dominican and Haitian foreign ministers met in Dajabón to map a bilateral agenda on border governance, migration management, and judicial cooperation. Border Control: The Dominican Republic broke ground on a 14.5 km second phase of its smart border perimeter fence in Jimaní, expanding surveillance along the Haiti frontier.