AGP Executive Report

UN Security Council & Haiti gangs: The UN Security Council voted to extend Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force by six months, pushing its mandate to March 31, 2027, with the stated goal of creating conditions for free elections in December. Haiti violence in Artibonite: In reprisal attacks after a security operation, at least 11 people were killed and homes were burned in Haiti’s Artibonite region, according to local officials and rights monitors. Moïse assassination trial in Miami: Christian Emmanuel Sanon, a Haitian-American pastor accused of helping orchestrate the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, went on trial in Miami facing eight charges; prosecutors say planning and financing centered in South Florida. Migration pressure in the region: U.S. Coast Guard crews rescued at least 40 migrants after a boat capsized near Mona Island west of Puerto Rico; two died, and survivors reported an estimated 60 aboard. CARICOM at the UN: Saint Lucia’s PM Philip J. Pierre urged renewed multilateral cooperation at the UN General Assembly, stressing concrete support for vulnerable states including Haiti. Sports—Haiti in CONCACAF: Haiti kept rolling in Nations League Group A with a 2-0 win over Costa Rica, while regional results continue to shape the standings.

Gang Violence in Artibonite: Haiti’s central Artibonite region saw a deadly reprisal after a UN-backed Gang Suppression Force security operation, with Mayor Hubert Ceneac saying at least 11 people were killed and homes burned in attacks linked to the Kokorat San Ras gang; the force said three gang members were killed and the mandate vote is set for Tuesday. Haiti Assassination Trial in Miami: Jury selection began in federal court for Christian Emmanuel Sanon, accused of helping plan the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, with prosecutors alleging South Florida financing, travel, and logistics for a violent coup. Migrant Boat Tragedy Near Mona Island: The U.S. Coast Guard rescued at least 40 people after a capsized makeshift boat west of Puerto Rico; two died and survivors reported about 60 aboard, with reports of machete injuries and no life vests. CONCACAF Nations League: Haiti beat Costa Rica 2-0 in Group A, while regional rivals also posted wins as the Caribbean’s football push continues. TPS and Deportations Pressure: Coverage continues on Haiti-linked U.S. immigration fallout after TPS ended, including legal fights and community protests.

Concacaf Nations League: Haiti opened Group A with a 2-0 win over Costa Rica in Kingston, with Jean-Ricner Bellegarde scoring in the 9th and an own goal by Francisco Calvo doubling the lead in the 39th. Regional Football: Curaçao also rolled to a 6-1 win over Nicaragua, keeping the Caribbean momentum strong in the same group. Assassination Trial in Miami: Five years after Jovenel Moïse was killed, Christian Emmanuel Sanon—accused by U.S. prosecutors of helping orchestrate the plot—goes on trial in Miami, facing eight charges and pleading not guilty. UN Security & Elections: At the UN, Haiti’s Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis urged data sovereignty and reparatory justice, while OAS member states backed renewing Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate, linking security to credible elections. Migration Pressure: A “Faith and Hope” caravan of hundreds—including Haitians—has grown in southern Mexico as U.S. deportation crackdowns intensify ahead of November elections. Sports Spotlight: Wolves midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde marked his return from injury by scoring his first international goal for Haiti.

Haiti Security & Elections: Haiti’s prime minister says Haitians are eager to return home and vote as gangs still control parts of Port-au-Prince and key routes, while the government reports it has trained more than 2,000 police officers this year—passing the halfway mark toward a goal of 4,000 under the P4000 program. OAS Push for Gang Force: All OAS member states are urging the UN Security Council to renew and fully back the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti with money, equipment, and logistics for full deployment. UNGA Diplomacy: Barbados PM Mia Mottley calls for the Caribbean to remain a “zone of peace,” backing renewed Haiti security efforts and warning that insecurity is blocking political renewal and recovery. US Immigration Pressure on Haitians: In South Florida, Haitian advocates and church leaders join a national “Day of Action” to restore TPS for Haitians, as families fear ICE detention and deportation. Assassination Trial in Miami: Five years after President Jovenel Moïse was killed, another case tied to the assassination resumes in Miami, with dozens still awaiting trial and prosecutors saying South Florida was central to planning and financing. Caribbean Politics & Transfers: Antigua and Barbuda proposes limits on possible US transfer arrangements, including nationality restrictions that would exclude Haiti. Sports (Haiti in focus): Haiti beat Trinidad and Tobago 3-2 in the Nations League after scoring twice in stoppage time, while Haiti also leads Costa Rica 2-0 in another group match.

Haiti–Trinidad & Tobago Football: Haiti stunned T&T with two stoppage-time goals to win 3-2 at Sabina Park, overturning a 2-1 lead and handing new coach David Badia a first victory. UNGA Diplomacy: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé used the UN General Assembly to demand dignity and rights for migrants, warning that borders must not come at the cost of human dignity as deportations rise. Security Push: OAS member states called for renewing and fully backing Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate, stressing Haitian-led solutions and the need for personnel, funding, equipment, and logistics. Digital Aid Payments: Circle Foundation backed UNDP and WFP stablecoin payment trials, aiming to speed, lower costs, and improve transparency in humanitarian delivery. Migration Pressure in the U.S.: A Haiti rally in San Francisco protested the end of TPS and deportations, while reports describe fear and trauma in Haitian communities facing ICE actions. Regional Context: Canada warned at the UN that the global order is in “rupture, not transition,” while acknowledging ongoing Haiti security challenges ahead of elections.

Haiti Security at UN: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN General Assembly the country is at a “watershed moment,” urging the world to stand beside Haiti as it strengthens security forces and prepares for December elections. OAS Push for Gang Suppression Force: OAS member states backed renewing and fully deploying Haiti’s UN-backed Gang Suppression Force, calling for sustained funding, equipment, and logistics while keeping support Haitian-led. Elections and Stability: Fils-Aimé said Haitians are eager to return home, work, and vote, with voter registration and political certification already underway despite ongoing violence and displacement. Migration Pressure: Haiti’s PM also urged dignity for migrants as deportations rise, with the UN reporting nearly 200,000 forced returns in the first eight months of the year. Diplomacy: Kyrgyzstan and Haiti formally established diplomatic relations after talks in New York. Diaspora Advocacy: A New York City council member introduced resolutions supporting Caribbean culture and urging renewed Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.

Security & Elections: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN General Assembly that the transition “must come to an end” through elections, with registration underway and the first round set for Dec. 13, as security gaps and gang control still threaten voter access. UN Support for Gangs Fight: The OAS urged the UN Security Council to renew and fully deploy Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force, calling for personnel, funding, equipment and logistics while stressing Haitian-led solutions. Prime Minister at UNGA: Acting Prime Minister St. Clair Leacock also marked Haiti’s “watershed moment,” pressing for full backing for the security force. Diplomacy: Kyrgyzstan and Haiti formally established diplomatic relations after talks in New York. Local Crime: In Green Hill, St. Clair Leacock mourned four people gunned down days after warning about youth discipline; four others were injured and reported stable. Caribbean Politics & Diaspora: NYC Council Member Farah Louis filed resolutions honoring Caribbean culture and calling for renewed TPS support for Haitians.

UN Security Council push on Haiti gangs: OAS member states urged the UN to renew the Gang Suppression Force mandate and fund it properly, saying the mission must help Haitian authorities regain territory and protect civilians. Elections and security roadmap: Haiti’s prime minister told the UN that the transition ends with elections—first round set for Dec. 13—while the government expands police and military training to confront armed gangs. Haiti at a “watershed moment”: Another UNGA address emphasized that Haiti needs support to build security capacity, not “half measures,” as gangs keep blocking aid and services. Digital payments for aid: Circle Foundation announced new UNDP and WFP trials to speed and modernize humanitarian and development payments using regulated digital payments, including stablecoin pilots. Deportations and TPS fallout: The US deported 39 people to Haiti on a record-setting flight since TPS ended, bringing totals to 529. Regional diplomacy: Dominican and Russian officials met in New York to keep attention on Haiti’s crisis and press for adequate UN resources.

Judicial Independence Under Fire: Haiti’s Superior Council of the Judiciary (CSPJ) says the government violated constitutional protections by transferring 18 Moïse-assassination suspects to the U.S. without the investigating judge’s authorization, raising fresh alarms about how the case is being handled. Displacement Crisis Spreads: The UN’s migration agency reports nearly 1.5 million people displaced nationwide, with the biggest recent surge in Artibonite and thousands driven from areas near Port-au-Prince, leaving families exposed during hurricane season. UNGA Security Push: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told diplomats that Haiti needs investment, not endless aid, while regional leaders at the UN urged renewed backing and resources for the Gang Suppression Force. Sports—Haiti’s Big Comeback: Haiti opened the CONCACAF Nations League with a dramatic 3-2 win over Trinidad and Tobago, with Wilson Isidor starring in the late turnaround. Immigration Pressure on Haitians in the U.S.: Reports highlight ongoing deportations and legal uncertainty for Haitian families after TPS ended, including a pastor returned to Haiti despite a pending green-card process.

UN Diplomacy & Haiti: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé met a foreign minister on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, reviewing cooperation and Haiti’s latest developments. UNGA Speech: Commissioner Lahbib used the UN General Assembly platform to warn that “childhood is being stolen” in Haiti, citing gang recruitment and violence that traps families. Gangs & Governance: A new report describes how major gang coalitions—especially in Port-au-Prince and Artibonite—are tightening territorial control through extortion, kidnappings, and attacks on infrastructure, framing the crisis as one of governance. Regional Politics: CARICOM backed India’s bid for a UN Security Council non-permanent seat for 2028-29, with talks also covering trade, agriculture, digital governance, climate resilience, and energy—Haiti included in the meeting. Haiti in the Diaspora Spotlight: A Haitian-Canadian author, Thélyson Orélien, denied claims that AI helped write his prize-winning migration novel after French and Canadian publishers faced renewed scrutiny. Immigration Pressure in the U.S.: Haitian TPS advocates urged U.S. lawmakers to restore protections after Haiti’s TPS termination, warning of growing detention and family harm.

Haiti-US Immigration: Haitian professionals are condemning a reported U.S. “$3,000 exit bonus” offer tied to “voluntary self-deport,” saying it’s another push to force Haitians out amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. ICE Detentions in Ohio: An advocacy group says ICE has detained dozens of Haitians in Ohio since TPS ended, though one pastor, Joubert Adrien, was released on bond after 27 days. Haiti Justice in Florida: U.S. authorities continue moving forward on the 2021 assassination case, with 18 suspects transferred to Miami for trial proceedings. Regional Security Diplomacy: Haiti’s UN engagement includes Mongolia’s participation in an operation against criminal groups, with Haitian officials thanking the country for its contingent. Humanitarian Risk: UN-linked reporting warns Haiti’s child hunger situation is deteriorating, with hundreds of thousands of children expected to face acute malnutrition. Sports (Haiti on the international stage): Australia’s Matildas set October friendlies vs Germany and Haiti, with multiple uncapped players in the squad.

Haiti’s UN push and security focus: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé addressed the 81st UN General Assembly, while Haiti’s Superior Council of the National Police ordered a new phase of “reconquest” to restore state authority and protect civilians, with operations highlighted in Kenscoff and Gressier. Humanitarian alarm: Haiti’s child malnutrition outlook is worsening, with projections of about 253,725 children (6–59 months) facing acute malnutrition between June 2026 and May 2027, as violence threatens to drive demand for care. Environment and jobs: The government launched a National Community Reforestation Strategy to restore degraded lands, strengthen resilience, and create green jobs—shifting from environmental spending toward productive investment. Fuel and ports oversight: Inspectors carried out gas station fuel checks in Port-au-Prince, while SEMANAH conducted a North/Northeast tour including reinstallation of tsunami warning signs in Fort-Liberté. Diaspora and recovery: A World Bank report says Haiti has “real assets” for recovery if structural problems are tackled, and a new IFAD study highlights remittances as a major lifeline for families, including in rural areas. International spotlight: Haiti agreed to pay Roger Stone’s firm $65,000 a month to lobby U.S. officials, and 18 suspects in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse were extradited from Haiti to Florida for trial. Culture: Haitian filmmaker Gessica Généus won Best Film in Rome for “Marie Madeleine,” set in Jacmel. Medical tech: OpenEvidence and Anthropic plan free AI clinical search access in about 100 countries, including Haiti.

Moïse Assassination Case: Haiti extradited Joseph Félix Badio and 17 Colombians to the U.S., as prosecutors expand the 2021 murder case after five years with no trial in Haiti. U.S. Arrests Linked to the Plot: The FBI arrested Haitian businessman Samir Handal in Miami, tied to alleged coup planning and alleged help in the escape of key figures. Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti: Renewed violence in Artibonite displaced about 1,500 people last week, adding to a broader displacement picture affecting nearly 1.5 million people. Elections Update: Haiti’s CEP reports voter registration centers operating nationwide and over 628,755 voters entered on the roll as of Sept. 21. Regional Connectivity: Haiti signed the MASA air services agreement with CARICOM to reduce isolation and expand regional air links. Food Security & Livelihoods: In Grand’Anse, fishermen received equipment via an IDB-funded program, while a major anthrax vaccination drive launched in Les Cayes. UN Rights Pressure: Human Rights Watch urged UN leaders to defend international accountability, naming Haiti among crises needing action.

Haiti Justice in Miami: Five years after Jovenel Moïse was killed, 18 suspects have been transferred from Haiti to the U.S. and appeared in federal court in Miami, including Joseph Badio and 17 former Colombian soldiers, as prosecutors allege the plot was financed using fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief funds. Humanitarian Crisis: UN agencies warn that about 254,000 children in Haiti (6–59 months) are expected to suffer acute malnutrition, with roughly 94,000 facing severe acute malnutrition amid gang violence and disrupted supply lines. UN and Diplomacy: Dominican Foreign Minister Víctor “Ito” Bisonó told the UN General Assembly that Haiti’s stability is tied to regional security and jobs, and said the Dominican Republic is pushing trade and investment priorities alongside discussions about renewing international forces in Haiti. Haiti Deportation Pressure (US): A York, Pennsylvania pastor who was nearly deported to Haiti after ICE involvement has had his green-card bid denied, renewing fears for Haitians facing renewed enforcement after TPS ended. Migration at Sea: A vessel carrying 17 Haitians reached Santiago de Cuba after a week adrift, with Cuban authorities and health teams screening and assisting the group.

Moïse Assassination Case: Eighteen suspects tied to the 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were transported to federal court in Miami, as U.S. prosecutors push a new phase of accountability after earlier convictions and guilty pleas. Deportations & TPS Fallout: Human Rights Watch says the U.S. has deported hundreds of Haitians since TPS ended, including people with pending asylum claims, warning Haiti lacks capacity to protect returnees amid gang violence and hunger. COVID Fraud Allegations: Prosecutors allege COVID-era U.S. relief funds helped finance the Moïse plot, with South Florida described as a planning and financing hub. U.S. “Exit Bonus” Backlash: Haitian professionals condemned a reported DHS offer of $3,000 to leave and “rebuild” Haiti, calling it another push to drive Haitians out of the U.S. Local Media Under Pressure: In Gressier, Ti Boukan FM was shut down after gang threats and the abduction and killing of its director, while another journalist was abducted in Delmas. Sports (Regional): Haiti’s Violette AC and Club Sando set up Caribbean Cup semis, while Haiti hosts Trinidad and Tobago in CONCACAF Nations League action.

Haiti Justice Update: Haiti extradited 18 suspects tied to the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse to the United States, with U.S. prosecutors saying they will face proceedings in Florida; the transfers include Joseph Félix Badio, a former Haitian justice official, and 17 Colombian nationals, as the U.S. case continues to pursue people accused of financing, facilitating, supporting, or carrying out the plot. UNGA Focus: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is en route to New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, with his maiden address set for September 24, highlighting democracy, the Rohingya crisis, climate change, and economic diplomacy. Human Rights Pressure: Human Rights Watch says U.S. deportations to Haiti have accelerated since Temporary Protected Status ended, warning that many returnees face danger and that Haiti lacks capacity to receive them safely. Sports (Haiti in the spotlight): Haiti defender Hannes Delcroix scored a hat-trick for Lugano in a 4-0 win, continuing his strong run after playing all three of Haiti’s World Cup matches in June.