AGP Executive Report

Security & Elections: Kidnappings are surging in Haiti as general elections near, with UN figures reporting 81 abductions from April to June—up 42%—including high-profile cases like a top police official and an education partnerships director. UN & International Response: The UN Security Council extended Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate for six months to March 31, 2027, urging faster deployment and more resources to help create conditions for voting. Local Violence: The UN chief condemned a deadly gang attack in Gros-Morne that killed at least 11 people, underscoring how violence is spreading beyond Port-au-Prince. Education & Community Building: Les Côteaux opened the country’s 7th Technical Higher Education Center, aiming to train students for local needs across coastal and agricultural communities. Culture & Lifestyle: HaitiLibre’s “Quiz.HaitiLibre” added 30 free games on Oct. 1, including bilingual quizzes designed as learning immersion. Diaspora & Arts: Miami’s film premiere “Becoming Her” spotlights Haitian American women, while Brooklyn’s Creole Food Festival returns Oct. 3 with a global diaspora chef lineup. Rights & Migration: A new USCIS fee hike starting Oct. 16 raises costs for asylum, work permits, parole, and TPS-related filings, adding pressure for Haitians navigating legal status.

Haiti Security & Governance: The UN Security Council renewed Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate for six months, extending it to March 31, 2027, with Haiti’s ambassador stressing the force must quickly get full personnel, equipment, and operational capacity to help create conditions for elections. Catholic Church & Public Safety: Haiti’s Catholic bishops issued an urgent appeal over worsening insecurity, kidnappings, and governance failures, warning that the anti-gang force must deliver real protection for neighborhoods, schools, and universities. Violence Beyond Port-au-Prince: Amnesty International condemned a deadly Artibonite attack tied to gang retaliation after a GSF operation, calling for effective investigations and an end to killings and abuses. Education & Community Support: Education Above All (EAA) and jewelry house David Webb launched a two-year partnership to fund access to primary schooling for children excluded from school, including Haiti through buildOn’s program. Diaspora Food Culture: Brooklyn’s Creole Food Festival returns for its 8th year on Oct. 3, spotlighting Creole cuisine across the diaspora with a major chef lineup. Local Lifestyle Event: Run for Pie 5K drew 122 participants, raising funds for Haiti-focused community support through local church efforts. Health Policy Watch (Haiti-linked): In the U.S., Medicaid changes starting Oct. 1 are set to restrict coverage for some lawfully present immigrants, including people from Haiti, raising concerns about access to care. Safety & Justice: A U.S. man accused of sexually abusing minors during Haiti mission trips was charged federally, with allegations tied to work in Gonaïves.

UN Security Council: The UN extended Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate through March 31, 2027, urging faster deployment and more resources as violence spills beyond Port-au-Prince. Immigration & health: New Medicaid rules starting Oct. 1 put many lawfully present immigrants—including refugees, asylum seekers, trafficking victims, and Haitian non-citizens—at risk of losing coverage. Haitian community pressure: Haitian American leaders in Florida rallied voters, linking participation to calls to protect TPS and family stability. Culture & storytelling: Edwidge Danticat’s novel Dèy is reviewed in Miami, centering Haitian trauma and motherhood. Literary activism: Haitian Bridge Alliance co-founder Guerline Jozef received the Wallenberg Medal for her work on immigration rights. Food & identity: Brooklyn’s Creole Food Festival returns Oct. 3, celebrating Caribbean and global Creole links with Haitian roots. Climate risk: UNICEF warns El Niño threatens millions of Latin American children, with drought and floods worsening hunger and water access. Local justice: In the U.S., a Haitian-mission trip case led to federal charges against a man accused of abusing minors in Haiti.

UN Security Council & Haiti Gangs: The UN voted to extend Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate for six more months, through March 31, 2027, after ongoing attacks that have spread beyond Port-au-Prince, including a Sept. 28 reprisal in Gros-Morne that killed at least 11. Haitian Families & TPS: Haitian American leaders in South Florida urged voters to verify registration and vote by Nov. 3, linking turnout to calls to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians. Community Impact of TPS Revocation: In Sarasota, church and nonprofit leaders described how losing TPS has left many Haitians unable to work, drive, or access medical care, with some families afraid to seek treatment. Immigration Pressure in the U.S.: Reports from Springfield, Ohio describe Haitians being targeted with ankle monitors and heightened detention fears after TPS ended. Haiti Assassination Trial in Miami: Former Haitian First Lady Martine Moïse testified in federal court about the night of the 2021 assassination, recounting her husband’s final words and the attack on their home. Culture & Faith in Action: A Brooklyn parish story highlights how Catholic community dinners and support networks have grown to serve hundreds of migrants, including Haitians, with food and dignity at the center. Humanitarian Return: Seventeen Haitian migrants who reached Cuba after being adrift for about a week were medically assessed and then returned voluntarily to Haiti. Justice & Safety: A DeSoto Parish man accused of sexually abusing minors during Haiti mission trips was held in federal custody after a detention hearing.

UN Security Council & Haiti Gangs: The UN Security Council extended Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force mandate for six months, through March 31, aiming to create safer conditions for upcoming elections and a Dec. 13 constitutional referendum, though staffing and funding shortfalls still slow progress. Immigration, Children & Deportations: US deportation hearings are drawing outrage after reports of children as young as 3 appearing without legal representation and facing “voluntary” departure or removal orders. Haitians in the US Under Pressure: In Springfield, Ohio, Haitian residents say ICE surveillance and ankle-monitor requirements after TPS ended have brought fear, isolation, and disruption to work and daily life. Haiti Assassination Trial in Miami: Jury selection began in Miami for Christian Emmanuel Sanon, a Florida pastor accused in a plot tied to President Jovenel Moïse’s 2021 assassination. Culture & Community: Music Box Village in New Orleans hosts the free “Feel the Rhythm of the Drums” festival Oct. 3, with Haitian drumming and diaspora groups celebrating shared rhythms.

Haitian Politics & Justice: Jury selection begins in Miami for Christian Emmanuel Sanon, a South Florida pastor accused of helping plan the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse, with prosecutors saying the plot involved a violent coup and shipments tied to the Colombian commandos. Migration & Human Rights: Haitian TPS holders and other migrants face mounting uncertainty as U.S. crackdowns continue; faith leaders and community groups hold rallies and vigils, including Haitian-focused actions in North Miami, while advocates push for protections. Culture & Identity: A documentary, “Black Zombie,” traces how Haiti’s vodou-linked “zombie” story helped shape the global zombie film genre. Caribbean Lifestyle: New York City Council member Farah N. Louis proposes an October Reggaeton Heritage Month, spotlighting the genre’s Afro-Caribbean roots in Panama and its links to New York. Regional Spotlight: Barbados PM Mia Mottley again urges UN action on climate, AI, and reparatory justice, naming Haiti among partners facing “dire” conditions.

Haiti UN Security & Elections: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN Haiti is ready to regain security, return home, and vote, urging stronger international help to stop weapons and trafficking that fuel gang violence. Haiti UNGA Data Sovereignty: Bahamas PM Philip Davis echoed the same theme of sovereignty at the UN, arguing small nations must control their own data and push for reparatory justice—an idea resonating with Haiti’s digital and political stakes. Assassination Trial in Miami: Five years after Jovenel Moïse’s killing, a new case resumes in Miami as dozens remain jailed and South Florida is described as a planning and financing hub. TPS Fight in North Miami: Haitian church leaders joined a national Day of Action, calling on lawmakers to restore TPS for Haitians facing ICE fear. Migration Pressure: A “Faith and Hope” caravan grew to 600+ people in Mexico, including Haitians, as US crackdown intensifies ahead of midterms. Culture & Identity: Miami Carnival coverage highlights how Caribbean women shape the festival’s freedom and visibility across generations. Literary Culture Shock: Haiti-Canadian author Thélyson Orélien’s Goncourt bid was pulled amid AI allegations, reigniting debates about authorship and race.

Haiti Security & Elections: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN Haitians are eager to return home, work, send children to school, and vote in long-delayed elections set for December, even as gangs keep large parts of Port-au-Prince and key routes under control. TPS & Community Activism: In North Miami, Haitian faith leaders and advocates rallied for the restoration of Temporary Protected Status, warning families fear ICE detention and calling on the Senate to advance a bill extending TPS through early 2029. Deportation Pressure in the U.S.: Reports from Springfield describe Haitian residents living in terror after TPS revocation, with some facing passport seizures and ankle monitors. Assassination Trial Update: In Miami, trials tied to the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse resume, with Florida pastor Christian Emmanuel Sanon set to face charges tied to planning and financing the plot. Caribbean Culture in the Diaspora: NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis introduced resolutions to honor Caribbean culture, including Reggaeton Heritage Month and Wyclef Jean Day, alongside renewed calls to restore Haiti TPS. Sports & Identity: Miami Carnival coverage highlights how Caribbean women lead the revelry, reflecting safety, freedom, and cultural expression across generations.

Haiti’s street vendors under pressure: In Port-au-Prince, informal vendors—many women—protested gang warfare and insecurity after chaos made it harder to earn a living and move goods safely, showing how violence hits daily life first. UN diplomacy and Haiti’s security push: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN Haiti is at a “watershed moment,” urging sustained international support while training more police and soldiers to confront massacres, displacement, and attacks on women and children. Migration and dignity at the UN: Fils-Aimé also appealed for migrants to be treated with dignity as deportations accelerate, with the UN reporting nearly 200,000 forced returns of Haitians in the first eight months of the year. Caribbean culture in the diaspora: New York City Council Member Farah Louis introduced resolutions to honor Caribbean culture—spotlighting reggaeton and Wyclef Jean—and to push for restoring Haiti’s TPS. Miami Carnival women’s visibility: A look at Miami Carnival ahead of Oct. 3–11 highlights that women make up about 70% of revelers, reflecting freedom and cultural tradition across the Caribbean diaspora. Global order debate: Canada’s UN speech warned of a “rupture” in global cooperation and sovereignty—context that Haiti leaders are echoing as they seek stronger multilateral backing.

TPS & Deportations: Haitians and allies rallied in San Francisco for a national day of action against the end of Temporary Protected Status, as U.S. deportations continue and families face forced returns. Haiti at the UN: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN Haiti is at a “watershed moment,” urging sustained support for security and backing for the gang suppression force, while insisting Haitians are ready to return home and vote in December elections. Migration Dignity: Haiti’s PM also appealed for migrants to be treated with dignity as the UN reports nearly 200,000 forced returns in the first eight months of the year. Community & Culture in NYC: Council Member Farah Louis advanced resolutions honoring reggaeton and Wyclef Jean, while pushing for renewed TPS protections for Haitian immigrants. Caribbean Lifestyle: Miami Carnival continues to be highlighted as a multi-generational way Caribbean culture stays alive in the diaspora. Global Context: Canada’s foreign minister warned the UN system is facing a “rupture” as great powers retreat from economic cooperation. Humanitarian Reality: A record-setting deportation flight to Cap-Haïtien brought 39 people, including former TPS holders, underscoring the pressure on reintegration back home.

Haiti Security & Elections: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN that Haitians are eager to regain security, return home, and vote in elections set for Dec. 13, as gangs keep controlling parts of Port-au-Prince and key routes and the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force remains below strength. Diaspora & Deportations: The U.S. deported 39 people to Haiti on Sept. 24, bringing the total to 529 since TPS ended, with many former TPS holders among those sent to Cap-Haïtien. Culture in New York: NYC Council Member Farah N. Louis introduced resolutions to honor Caribbean culture—declaring October Reggaeton Heritage Month, naming Oct. 17 Wyclef Jean Day, and pushing to restore Haiti TPS protections. UN Reform Debate: Multiple Caribbean leaders used UNGA to argue the UN must be reformed—especially Security Council representation and climate financing—so small states aren’t left carrying the burden. Community Stories: A Haitian-born woman in Pennsylvania reached 100, and a Haitian-American culinary success story highlights how diaspora talent is breaking through.

UNGA & Haiti Security: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN Haiti needs a “paradigm shift” from aid to investment, while gangs still threaten Port-au-Prince and key routes; he urged full backing for Haiti’s security build-up and the UN-backed gang suppression force. Diaspora & TPS Crisis: The U.S. deported 39 Haitians to Cap-Haïtien on Sept. 24, bringing deportations to 529 since TPS ended; Haitian advocates and allies held National Days of Action to stop racist deportations and restore protections. Elections & Return Home: Fils-Aimé said Haitians can’t wait to return to vote in the Dec. 13, 2026 elections, as the UN warns violence and displacement continue. Culture in the Diaspora: New York City Council member Farah Louis proposed resolutions honoring reggaeton’s cultural impact and Wyclef Jean, while also pushing to protect Haitian immigrants’ TPS. Community Life & Identity: A Haitian-American sisters’ snack business, NouBon, is keeping Caribbean flavors alive through family recipes and a relaunch built on learning and stronger partnerships. Arts & Language: In the Dominican Republic, a push for Haitian Creole classes sparked backlash, stoking historic anti-Haitian sentiment. Health & Recognition: Surgeon Jo Buyske received an inspiring women in surgery award, highlighting global efforts to expand quality surgical care.

Haiti Security & Elections: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé told the UN that Haitians are eager to regain security, return home, and vote in elections set for Dec. 13, urging stronger action against illegal weapons and backing for the UN Security Council-backed Gang Suppression Force, which remains far below its authorized strength. Deportations & TPS Fallout: In the U.S., Haitian families and faith leaders are sounding alarms as ICE enforcement intensifies after TPS ended, including the deportation of York pastor Molis Augustave despite a pending green card bid and a U.S.-citizen wife and children. Community Fear at School Gates: In San Diego, educators say ICE arrests near schools and daycares are fueling panic and keeping students home, with parents detained shortly after drop-offs. Diaspora Advocacy: A coalition of 50 groups launched nationwide “Days of Action to Restore Haiti TPS,” demanding Congress act and calling for an end to arrests and deportations of former TPS holders. Culture & Language Tensions: A push for Haitian Creole classes in Dominican public schools has sparked fierce backlash tied to island politics and anti-Haitian sentiment. Arts & Identity: Haitian Day celebrations in Cuba highlighted Haitian culture through music, dance, food, and workshops, including Haitian ballroom dance. Literary AI Storm: Quebec’s literary world is roiled by allegations that Canadian-Haitian author Thélyson Orélien’s award-winning novel may involve AI or plagiarism, with publishers pausing promotion amid the controversy.

UN Diplomacy & Security: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé urged UN delegates to shift from aid to investment, warning that gang violence and displacement are crushing daily life in Port-au-Prince and beyond. Deportations & TPS Fallout: In the U.S., Haitian pastor Molis Augustave was deported to Haiti after a brief reprieve, highlighting how quickly due process is being cut off since TPS ended. Community Response in the Diaspora: Haitian groups in San Diego say people are scrambling to adapt as legal work rights vanish and detention risk rises. Advocacy Mobilization: Fifty organizations launched nationwide “Days of Action” urging Congress and DHS to restore Haitian TPS and halt arrests and deportations. Literature & Culture Shock: Quebec author Thélyson Orélien’s award-winning migration novel is now facing fresh plagiarism allegations after earlier AI-writing accusations—his publisher has paused promotion while the debate over authorship tools heats up. Politics, Lobbying & Trust: Haitian American advocates are demanding answers about Haiti’s $65,000-a-month lobbying contract with Roger Stone’s firm as elections loom amid crisis. Haiti in the Caribbean: Cuba marked Haitian Day with music, dance, food, and spiritual traditions celebrating the island’s Haitian community.

Haiti at the UN: In a UN General Assembly speech, Haiti-focused remarks warned that gangs are stealing childhood—recruiting children and trapping families behind walls of violence—while the UN Charter’s promise of human rights is being tested. Gang governance & territory: A new look at Haiti’s armed coalitions describes how groups like Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif control routes, extort, kidnap, and push violence deeper into rural areas, turning the crisis into one of governance. Humanitarian pressure: Reports highlight a worsening child malnutrition outlook, with hundreds of thousands of children facing acute hunger amid escalating violence. Diaspora & culture: Haitian-Canadian novelist Thélyson Orélien denied AI-writing claims after winning France’s Prix du Roman Fnac for his migration novel, as debate swirls around authorship and race. Music & community: Arly Larivière brings “Konpa en Symphony” to Miami’s Kaseya Center, blending orchestral strings with Haitian konpa for a major cultural night. Immigration policy: Haitian TPS advocates in Florida renewed calls to extend protections after Haiti’s TPS ended July 27, warning of family and healthcare impacts. Local support: Hearts 4 Haiti’s “Be the Difference” gala in Pennsylvania raises funds for Haitian schooling and meals.

Immigration & TPS: Haitian advocates and Florida lawmakers renewed calls to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians after TPS ended July 27, warning families and workers are being destabilized and deportations continue. ICE & Community Safety: In Ohio, a Springfield pastor was released after 27 days in ICE custody, but reports say Haitian detentions are rising across the state. Local Politics & Deportation Pressure: A York-area pastor’s broken-headlight stop is tied to a new 287(g) agreement that lets local police act as an ICE extension. Haiti Humanitarian Crisis: Haiti’s health ministry projects acute malnutrition could hit about 253,725 children (6–59 months) between Dec. 2026 and May 2027 as violence threatens care access. Education & Youth Skills: Haiti inaugurated new Technical Higher Education Centers (CEST) in Mare-Rouge and Saint-Raphaël to train rural development technicians. Culture & Community Life: Miami’s Sweat Records plans a Sweat Annex in Little Haiti for used-vinyl retail plus workshops and gatherings. Diaspora & Faith: Hearts 4 Haiti announced its “Be the Difference” gala to fund medical education and school support. Arts & Identity: OUTshine LGBTQ+ Film Festival released its fall lineup (Oct. 15–25) with international premieres.