AGP Executive Report

Haiti Security & UN Mandate: UN human rights chief Volker Türk says Haiti’s gang crisis has left at least 5,700 people killed or wounded since Jan. 1, with more than 230 kidnappings and at least 1,000 rapes—while the Gang Suppression Force remains far below needed strength and rights groups warn of disproportionate force. Elections & Kidnappings: As general elections loom, kidnappings are rising again, with gangs targeting prominent figures and mass abductions reported to have surged in recent months. Assassination Trial in Miami: Trials tied to the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse continue in U.S. court, with prosecutors describing South Florida as a planning and financing hub. U.S. Immigration Pressure on Haitians: After TPS ended, five Haitians from Springfield, Ohio were deported to Haiti; advocates say ICE actions are pushing people back into danger amid a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory. Regional Politics & Health: Trinidad and Tobago was elected to PAHO’s Executive Committee, with Haiti also listed among the committee members. Hispaniola Spotlight (Sports): Haiti beat the Dominican Republic 4-1 in a sold-out Nations League match that also reflects the island’s deep political and migration tensions.

TPS & Deportations: A U.S. Senate forum highlighted how Haitians on Temporary Protected Status have contributed to Springfield, Ohio, as Trump-era policy changes lead to more deportations—five Springfield Haitians were sent back after TPS ended in July. Human Rights & Violence: The UN says more than 5,700 people were killed or injured in Haiti by gangs or during operations between Jan. 1 and Sept. 11, with kidnappings rising and child recruitment “nearly tripling.” Kidnappings Ahead of Elections: UN-linked reporting shows at least 81 kidnappings from April–June, up 42%, as gangs target prominent figures while Haiti prepares for long-delayed general elections. UN Security Council & Gangs: Haiti’s security push continues as France and Haiti’s foreign ministry stress full deployment of the Gang Suppression Force, while the UN extends the mandate amid ongoing attacks. Elections & Diaspora Voting: The CEP met Haiti’s foreign ministry on a pilot for voting by the Haitian diaspora abroad, aiming for an inclusive process. Local Governance: Kenscoff’s mayor calls for community mobilization to rehabilitate access roads. Economy & Aid: The IMF warns Haiti faces an “exceptionally difficult” macroeconomic situation, with insecurity and the end of TPS threatening remittances.

UN Security Council: The Council renewed Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate for six months, extending it to March 31, 2027, with 12 votes in favor and 3 abstentions, urging faster deployment and more resources to help create conditions for elections. Prime Minister at UNGA: Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN General Assembly Haiti is not asking to be saved, but to be backed as it takes back control—while calling for full deployment of the GSF amid gang control and spreading violence. OAS Push: OAS member states backed the same line, calling for full and sustainable deployment of the force with personnel, funding, equipment, and logistics. IMF Warning: The IMF said Haiti’s macro situation is “exceptionally difficult,” citing insecurity, humanitarian strain, oil-price pressure, and the risk that TPS end in the U.S. could cut remittances. Elections Watch: CEP published a provisional list of 9 presidential candidates and shared daily electoral-process stats showing heavy interest in parliamentary and local posts, with presidential filings far lower. Justice & Governance: CSPJ released magistrate certification results (119 certified, 17 not certified, others pending). Security at Local Level: Workshops trained mayors on municipal security planning, while Kenscoff officials urged consolidation of areas retaken by police. Development Moves: Haiti’s Caracol solar plant (13.4 MW) is set to be operational next month, and a national stabilization program for 2026–2030 was reviewed with UN and financial partners. Court Case: In Miami, the trial began for Haitian-American pastor Emmanuel Sanon, accused in the 2021 assassination plot of President Jovenel Moïse.

UN Security Council & Haiti Gangs: The UN Security Council extended Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate through March 31, 2027, voting 12-0 with China, Pakistan and Russia abstaining, and urged faster deployment plus more resources, while Haiti’s envoy said the force still needs personnel, equipment and operational capacity to become fully effective. Haiti Politics & Elections: The renewal comes as Haiti prepares for elections after a decade, with the resolution calling for reintegration, psychosocial support and education for children formerly associated with gangs. Regional Stakes: The Dominican Republic welcomed the extension but warned the six-month window is too short, urging sustained funding and logistics to stabilize Haiti and enable credible, free elections. Haiti in the Courts: In Miami, the trial began of Haitian American pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon, accused of helping orchestrate the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, with prosecutors alleging a regime-change plot tied to contracts and security recruitment. Security Crisis on the Ground: Reports also cite fresh gang retaliation after security operations, including at least 11 deaths in Artibonite following clashes involving the GSF and gangs.

UN Security Council Extends Haiti Anti-Gang Mission: The UN voted 12-0 (with China, Russia and Pakistan abstaining) to extend Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate for six months, through March 31, 2027, aiming to create security conditions for the Dec. 13 elections; the US says about 1,500 troops are deployed now, with more expected, while critics cite shortfalls and effectiveness concerns. Artibonite Violence After Crackdown: In Gros-Morne, Artibonite, a shooting spree tied to the Kokorat San Ras gang left at least 11 civilians dead (and three suspected gang members), following a GSF operation, according to the interim mayor. Assassination Trial Testimony in Miami: Former First Lady Martine Moïse testified in the US trial of pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon, describing the July 7, 2021 attack and her husband’s final words as gunmen stormed the residence. Haitian Diaspora Politics in Florida: Haitian American leaders urged voters to verify registration and vote in the Nov. 3 election, linking participation to TPS and family stability.

UN Security Council: The UN voted to extend Haiti’s UN-authorized Gang Suppression Force (GSF) for six more months, through March 31, 2027, after Sept. 28 gang reprisal killings in Gros-Morne, Artibonite; the resolution (2829) passed 12-0 with abstentions from China, Russia, and Pakistan, and stresses compliance with international law plus reintegration and support for children formerly linked to gangs. Haiti Diplomacy: Haiti’s foreign minister urged coordinated international action at a UN high-level meeting, calling for sustained backing for the Haitian National Police and pressure on the networks that fuel armed groups, ahead of December elections and a constitutional referendum. Regional Support: Jamaica welcomed the renewal and urged partners to fund and equip the force so it can reclaim territory and help create conditions for a credible political process. Security Context: The GSF replaces the earlier Kenyan-led mission and is still short of its intended troop levels, with the UN support office providing logistical backing. US Legal Spotlight: In Miami, Haitian American pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon went on trial over alleged involvement in President Jovenel Moïse’s 2021 assassination, as prosecutions continue across borders.

UN Security Council: Greece is set to take the UN Security Council presidency on Oct. 1, with Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis calling it a “complex moment” and flagging maritime security and protection of women and children in armed conflicts. Haiti at the UN: Belize Prime Minister John Briceño used his UNGA address to press for stronger action on Haiti, including full and timely deployment of the UN-authorized gang suppression force to protect a Haitian-led transition and December elections. Gang violence: In Artibonite, a UN-backed Gang Suppression Force operation against illegal toll points was followed by gang retaliation that left at least 11 dead and homes burned, with a vote looming on whether the force’s mandate is extended. Moïse assassination trial (Miami): Haitian-American pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon went on trial in Miami on charges tied to the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, with prosecutors alleging South Florida financing and planning for a violent coup. Aid delivery tech: Circle Foundation announced new grants with UNDP and WFP to expand digital payments using regulated stablecoins, aiming to cut delays and costs in humanitarian aid.

Haiti Security & Justice: Jury selection begins in Miami for Haitian American pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon, accused by U.S. prosecutors of helping orchestrate the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, with prosecutors saying South Florida was a planning and financing hub and that Sanon sought to replace Moïse; the case could carry life in prison. Elections & Migration Pressure: In Green Bay, Wisconsin, a Haitian national, Rolex Augustin, is charged with attempted election fraud after allegedly cutting a ballot box security seal—he told police he did it to get arrested and deported to Haiti. UN Diplomacy: Haiti’s Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis used the UN General Assembly to warn that “rules apply only to the weak,” calling for stronger support for Haiti, reparatory justice, and full backing for security efforts. Regional Politics & Cooperation: CARICOM and other partners continue pushing multilateral reform and cooperation themes at the UN, while Haiti’s Concacaf momentum adds political visibility as Haiti beat Costa Rica 2-0 in Nations League play. Caribbean Migration Climate: A growing U.S.-bound migrant caravan (“Fe y Esperanza”) is reported moving through Mexico with Haitians among those joining, as U.S. enforcement tightens ahead of midterms.

UN Security & Haiti Gangs: Haiti’s security debate at the UN is sharpening: OAS member states are urging the UN Security Council to renew and fully deploy the Gang Suppression Force, warning a mandate without personnel, financing, equipment and logistics won’t restore control or enable elections. Prime Minister’s Police Push: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé says Haiti has already trained more than 2,000 police officers this year under the P4000 plan, putting the country “halfway” to its goal of 4,000 as gangs still block territory and services. Regional Diplomacy: Dominican Foreign Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó argues stability requires synchronizing security intervention with institutional rebuilding and economic support, while a European Parliament delegation says the Dominican Republic can’t carry the crisis alone. Elections & Return Home: Haiti’s PM tells the UN people are eager to regain security, return to work, and vote, linking political renewal directly to improved safety. Assassination Trial in Miami: Five years after Jovenel Moïse’s assassination, a new set of defendants remains in Miami court, with prosecutors saying South Florida was central to planning and financing the plot. Migration Pressure: A Honduras-led “Faith and Hope” caravan has grown to 600+ migrants moving through Mexico toward the U.S. border as Washington tightens migration enforcement ahead of U.S. midterms. Controversy Over Lobbying: A Miami Haitian advocacy group is demanding answers over Haiti’s reported hiring of Roger Stone’s lobbying firm while deportees strain Haiti’s ability to absorb returning nationals.

Police & Security Build-Up: Haiti says it has trained more than 2,000 officers under the P4000 plan—halfway to its goal of 4,000—while pushing doctrine overhauls and preparing more graduates as gangs and an under-strength international force strain state control. UN Diplomacy on Gangs & Elections: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN Haiti is at a “watershed moment,” urging sustained backing for security and warning that migrants’ dignity must be protected as deportations rise. Regional Pressure via OAS: OAS member states called for renewing Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate and for full personnel, funding, equipment, and logistics to keep the deployment sustained. Migration Fallout in the U.S.: Haitian communities in Springfield, Ohio face terror and disruption after Temporary Protected Status revocation, with reports of passport seizures and ankle monitoring; advocates also push Congress to extend TPS. Sports (Haiti Focus): Haiti’s late surge beat Trinidad and Tobago 3-2 in the Nations League, a morale boost amid wider political and security strain.

Gang Suppression Force Push: OAS member states renewed calls for the UN Security Council to extend and fully deploy Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force, urging Haiti-led implementation plus funding, equipment, and logistics. Elections & Security: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN Haiti is at a “watershed moment,” stressing stronger security institutions and training targets as elections approach in December. Migration at UN: Fils-Aimé urged dignified treatment for migrants as Haiti faces rising forced returns, with deportations accelerating after the end of TPS. Regional Diplomacy: Kyrgyzstan and Haiti formally established diplomatic relations after talks in New York. UN Reform Debate: Canada’s Anita Anand warned the global order is in “rupture,” backing strategic autonomy and middle-power coalitions. Caribbean UN Voices: St. Kitts and Nevis’ Geoffrey Hanley argued there can be “no hierarchy of human suffering,” while Barbados PM Mia Amor Mottley backed Guyana’s UN bid. Digital Aid Payments: Circle Foundation backed UNDP and WFP stablecoin payment trials aimed at speeding and improving humanitarian aid delivery.

OAS Security Push: Thirty-two OAS member states urged the UN Security Council to renew and fully fund the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti, calling for personnel, equipment, and logistics to complete “full and sustained deployment” while keeping the mission Haitian-led and coordinated with the UN and CARICOM. UNGA Security & Elections: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN that the country is at a “watershed moment,” demanding sustained international backing for security as elections move forward, with registration underway ahead of Dec. 13 polls. Migration Rights at UN: Fils-Aimé also pressed for migrants’ dignity and rights, as Haiti faces rising forced returns from the Dominican Republic and the United States after TPS ended. Regional Diplomacy: Kyrgyzstan and Haiti formally established diplomatic relations after a UNGA sidelines meeting, signaling broader international engagement. Caribbean Political Pressure: Belize’s PM John Briceño backed urgent full deployment of Haiti’s gang suppression force and renewed calls tied to Cuba’s embargo and Palestine. Diaspora Politics: NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis advanced resolutions recognizing Caribbean culture and pushing for renewed TPS support for Haitians.

UN Security & Gangs: The OAS has urged the UN Security Council to renew and fully fund the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti, calling for “full deployment” and support for Haitian-led security gains. Haiti’s UN push for elections: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN that the transition must end through elections, with registration underway and the first round set for Dec. 13, despite insecurity. Diplomacy: Kyrgyzstan signed a joint communiqué with Haiti to establish diplomatic relations on the UNGA sidelines. Regional security at the UN: St. Vincent and the Grenadines and other Caribbean leaders pressed for UN reform and stronger support for Haiti and small states. Migration pressure on Haiti: The U.S. deported 39 people to Haiti on Sept. 24, bringing the total to 529 since TPS ended. Digital aid payments: Circle Foundation backed UNDP and WFP trials exploring regulated stablecoins to speed and lower the cost of humanitarian and development transfers.

UNGA Diplomacy: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN General Assembly Haitians are ready to “take the reins” of their future, warning gang violence threatens the country’s gains and urging international support focused on investment, not “saving.” Elections & Security: He reiterated that general elections are set for Dec. 13, 2026, while the UN says gangs control major parts of Port-au-Prince and key corridors; UN officials also pushed for full deployment of the UN Security Council-backed Gang Suppression Force, still below authorized strength. Regional Security Talks: Dominican Foreign Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó met Russia’s Sergey Lavrov in New York, pressing for sustained attention on Haiti’s crisis and UN resources for anti-gang operations. Judicial Independence Clash: Haiti’s Superior Council of the Judiciary said the transfer of 18 Moïse-assassination suspects to the U.S. violated constitutional protections and bypassed the investigating judge. Digital Aid Payments: Circle Foundation announced new UNDP and WFP trials to speed and lower the cost of aid delivery using regulated digital payments, including stablecoin infrastructure. Migration Pressure: The U.S. deported 39 people to Haiti on Thursday, bringing totals since TPS ended to 529.

UNGA Diplomacy on Haiti: Haiti’s PM Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told UNGA sidelines that Haiti needs “investment” not endless aid, as gangs keep driving displacement and hunger. Security & Elections: Barbados PM Mia Mottley urged a “zone of peace” for the Caribbean and backed full deployment and renewal of the UN-authorized 5,500 Gang Suppression Force (GSF) to protect Haiti’s path back to constitutional rule. Regional Backing: Qatar’s UNGA-side ECOSOC meeting pledged $30M to support the Multinational Security Support Mission and the GSF, stressing credible, inclusive elections led by Haitians. US Pressure on Haitians in the Diaspora: In the US, Haitian pastor Molis Augustave was deported to Haiti after a green-card denial, while advocates report ICE enforcement surges that disrupt families and schooling. TPS Mobilization: A coalition of 50 US groups launched “Days of Action” demanding Congress and DHS restore Haitian TPS and halt arrests/deportations. Haiti’s External Politics: Haitian American groups renewed calls for answers on Haiti’s $65,000-a-month Roger Stone lobbying contract as Haiti prepares for elections amid crisis. Haiti Justice Case (US Court): A judge denied more time for defense in the Miami trial of Christian Emmanuel Sanon, accused in the 2021 assassination plot of President Jovenel Moïse.

TPS Push in U.S.: A coalition of 50 U.S. groups launched “Days of Action to Restore Haiti TPS,” demanding Congress and DHS halt arrests/deportations and reinstate TPS for about 350,000 Haitians, with organizers urging senators to back S. 4814. UN Security & Gangs: Qatar told UNGA side meetings it will fund Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force via a $30M pledge, while the Dominican Republic warned the GSF remains “frail” and not fully operational, risking setbacks. Regional Sanctions: Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago agreed sanctions targeting Haitian gang Viv Ansamn and 23 narco-terrorist groups, including asset freezes and travel bans. Haiti Diplomacy at UNGA: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and other officials pushed for credible, inclusive elections amid insecurity, as Haiti’s political transition faces mounting pressure. U.S. Deportation Fallout: Coverage highlighted the deportation of Haitian pastor Molis Augustave after a broken-headlight stop, underscoring how enforcement actions collide with family separation and legal uncertainty. Haiti Elections Watch: CEP updates say progress continues toward elections in December.