AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHaiti’s World Cup spotlight: Markhus “Duke” Lacroix, a Switchbacks star, is set to represent Haiti at the 2026 World Cup after the Grenadiers’ historic qualification—made even more intense by playing home matches abroad due to gang activity. Justice for victims: Amnesty International welcomed Haiti’s new specialized judicial units aimed at tackling impunity, including sexual violence and gang recruitment of children, urging independence, resources, and strong protections for judicial staff. Diaspora & tourism ties: Haiti’s tourism ministry inaugurated a new direct air link between Newark and Cap-Haïtien, positioning it as a boost for North Haiti’s visitors, hotels, restaurants, and small businesses. Football as culture: Haitian striker Melchie Daëlle Dumornay (“Corventina”) received France’s Senate Medal of Honor, celebrating her standout season with Olympique Lyonnais. Food & community life abroad: A roundup highlights growing Haitian-owned restaurants in Brooklyn and Queens, showing how diaspora chefs are reshaping classic dishes. Culture on screen: Tribeca-bound Haitian film “The Tropic Sun and His Eyes” (shot in Cap-Haïtien) is framed as a bid to reclaim Haiti’s narrative through a father-son story about mental health.
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