AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHunger as a weapon: A new analysis says “food-related violence” has surged since 2018, with attacks on markets and food distribution hitting civilians across places including Haiti, where starvation tactics are increasingly used to control communities. Haiti under pressure: In Port-au-Prince, the UN warns gangs control roughly 70–75% of the capital, while displaced families keep growing. World Cup hope, diaspora energy: As Haiti prepares for its first World Cup in 52 years, New York’s “Little Haiti” is seeing quieter streets from deportation fears—but organizers say matches will bring back pride and foot traffic. Local support moves: South Florida’s Haitian community is lining up watch parties for Haiti’s Group C games, turning soccer into a cultural gathering and fundraiser. Youth and jobs: Haiti’s trade ministry is launching a business plan competition under PAPEJ to back young entrepreneurs with financing and technical support.
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