AGP Executive Report

Haiti Elections & Security: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has started collecting candidate documents for the Dec. 13 elections, but security risks have forced filings to be redirected for candidates in 19 districts, with the OAS also urging checks on eligibility and possible illicit links. Agriculture & Rural Inclusion: Haitian farmers’ organizations are pushing for a stronger say in a proposed $47.9M agriculture investment (HA-J0015), demanding direct involvement in irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and market planning so projects fit local realities. Franco-Haitian Diplomacy: France’s new ambassador to Haiti, Gautier Lekens, presented credentials to Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, signaling renewed cooperation and security-focused preparation. Border Trade Pressure (DR-Haiti): Dominican legislators are urging dialogue with Haitian authorities after new restrictions on land entry of some Dominican products, warning it could hit binational border trade and local producers. Media & Sports Piracy: Canal+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy agreement covering nearly 50 countries including Haiti, aiming to disrupt illegal sports streaming networks through shared enforcement and intelligence. U.S.-Haiti Policy Watch: A U.S. nomination for Ambassador to Haiti has been advanced, with Austin Holmes highlighted for long Haiti experience and crisis/security work. Climate & Water Risk: Global reporting warns fossil-fuel pollution is throwing the water cycle off balance, with knock-on effects like shrinking rivers and more extreme floods and droughts.

Drug Policy & Transit: The U.S. named 23 major drug transit/illicit drug-producing countries for FY27, keeping Haiti on the list while also flagging India, China and Pakistan; Washington said inclusion doesn’t necessarily mean a country is failing, and it separately praised India’s opium poppy curbs. Diplomatic/Border Trade: Haiti’s CEP election filings are being reshuffled in 19 districts due to insecurity, with some candidates redirected to departmental offices; meanwhile, Haiti began stricter enforcement at the Dajabón bridge, blocking a wide range of Dominican goods unless shipped by air or sea. Agriculture & Rural Voice: More than 70 Haitian farmers’ groups are demanding a direct role in shaping a proposed $47.9M agriculture project starting in 2027, pushing for local input on irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure and markets. Public Safety & Health Systems: Haiti’s National Ambulance Center is planning to reorganize emergency response across departments and invest in equipment to strengthen the emergency call-to-care chain. Security Tech: Haiti’s acting police commander told the UN Police Chiefs’ Summit that border surveillance needs a more technological approach, including advanced equipment and real-time information sharing. Media/Industry: Canal+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy deal spanning nearly 50 countries including Haiti, aiming to disrupt illegal sports streaming networks. Deportation Fallout: Reports highlighted continued fear and disruption for Haitians facing U.S. deportations after TPS changes, underscoring the human cost of policy shifts. Diplomacy: Haiti welcomed a new French ambassador, Gautier Lekens, who pledged renewed Franco-Haitian cooperation.

Elections & Security: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council has started collecting candidate documents for the Dec. 13 polls, but insecurity has forced filings in 19 districts to shift to departmental offices, with the OAS urging clarity on eligibility and possible illicit links. Border Trade: Haiti has begun strictly blocking Dominican goods at the Dajabón bridge, with customs citing a restricted list and requiring air/sea transport for exports—raising fears of lost sales for border traders. Agriculture Investment: More than 70 Haitian farmers’ groups are demanding a direct role in shaping a proposed $47.9M North and Northeast agriculture project, pushing for farmer input on irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and markets. Emergency Response: Haiti’s National Ambulance Center says it will reorganize its system nationwide and invest in equipment to strengthen the emergency response chain. Sports Media & Piracy: Canal+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy deal covering nearly 50 countries including Haiti, aiming to disrupt illegal streaming networks and protect sports rights value. Diplomacy: Haiti welcomed a new French ambassador, Gautier Lekens, as France reaffirmed cooperation plans.

Elections & Security: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council starts receiving candidate filings for Dec. 13 polls, but insecurity forces document submissions to shift for candidates in 19 districts, with the OAS urging checks on eligibility and possible illicit links. Agriculture & Inclusion: More than 70 Haitian farmers’ organizations demand a real say in a proposed $47.9M agriculture project, pushing for farmer-led design, irrigation, seeds, credit, infrastructure, and market access. Border Trade: Haiti blocks entry of a wide list of Dominican goods at the Dajabón bridge, with enforcement starting only this week and requiring air/sea transport for exports—raising fears of lost sales on both sides. Emergency Response: Haiti’s National Ambulance Center outlines plans to reorganize emergency call handling nationwide and invest in medical equipment for a stronger response chain. Public Safety Tech: Acting PNH commander Vladimir Paraison calls for a new technological approach to border surveillance, including advanced ships and real-time information sharing. Diplomacy: France’s new ambassador, Gautier Lekens, presents credentials and signals renewed Franco-Haitian cooperation. Media & Sports Industry: CANAL+ and LaLiga sign an anti-piracy deal covering nearly 50 countries including Haiti, aiming to protect broadcast rights and reduce illegal streaming risks.

Emergency Response & Health Systems: Haiti’s National Ambulance Center (CAN) is set to reorganize its emergency call and response chain across departments, with new investments in medical equipment to strengthen Haiti’s emergency management. Public Safety & Border Tech: Acting PNH Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Paraison told the UN Police Chiefs’ Summit that Haiti needs a more technological approach to border surveillance, including advanced ships and real-time information transfer. Sports Media & Anti-Piracy: CANAL+ and LaLiga signed an anti-piracy deal covering nearly 50 countries including Haiti, promising shared intelligence and coordinated enforcement to protect football broadcast rights. Regional Health Watch: Dominican authorities say they have no anthrax cases but are boosting preventive surveillance after suspected cutaneous anthrax cases in Haiti’s Grand’Anse. Security & Humanitarian Pressure: Reports allege another major Kenscoff massacre by Viv Ansanm, with killings in a church and hostage-taking, while authorities are criticized for failing to protect residents. Trade & Energy Context: Haiti-linked regional business coverage notes Rubis volume growth attributed partly to Haiti, alongside broader fuel market pressures.

Sports Media & Piracy: CANAL+ and LaLiga signed a landmark anti-piracy deal covering nearly 50 countries, including Haiti, to share intelligence and coordinate enforcement against illegal football broadcasts. Public Health Watch: The Dominican Republic says it has no anthrax cases but has boosted preventive surveillance after Haiti investigated 13 suspected cutaneous anthrax cases in Baliverne (Grand’Anse), with two deaths reported while livestock exposure is probed. Energy & Fuel Costs: Antigua and Barbuda warned that the US-Iran war is pushing up global petroleum prices, forcing a smaller fuel subsidy cut (gasoline +EC$2; diesel +EC$2). Security & Humanitarian Crisis: Haiti Action Committee condemned another major Kenscoff massacre by Viv Ansanm, alleging church killings, rapes, and hostages, and criticized authorities for failing to protect residents. Agriculture & Environment: An agronomist warned that ecosystem damage and deforestation could threaten food production and water availability, urging stronger conservation efforts across the Haiti–Dominican border biosphere. Industry & Logistics (Haiti-linked): A US Marine combat engineer officer described engineering support during gang violence in Port-au-Prince, focused on fortifying the US embassy compound.

Sports Piracy Crackdown: CANAL+ and LaLiga have launched a major anti-piracy partnership, sharing intelligence and coordinating enforcement across about 50 countries, including Haiti, to protect the sports funding model. Haiti Security & Humanitarian Fallout: A new report from Haiti Action Committee describes another deadly Kenscoff massacre by the Viv Ansanm paramilitary death squad, with dozens killed, women targeted, and people taken hostage—while authorities allegedly failed to protect residents. Agriculture Under Pressure: A Haiti-focused analysis warns the country’s agriculture is collapsing, with over 60% of food coming from imports and domestic production falling amid insecurity, climate stress, weak investment, and poor infrastructure. Rural Infrastructure for Food Supply: Haiti’s Ministry of Agriculture, via PARSA, is rehabilitating the Arnaud rural road in Nippes to improve access to markets and cut post-harvest losses. Blue Economy Planning: Haiti’s Inclusive Blue Economy project (2026–2027) was approved to support sustainable marine and coastal resource management, coordinated with IFAD support. Public Health Watch: Haiti-linked anthrax concerns continue as the Dominican Republic reinforces preventive surveillance while investigating suspected cases in Haiti’s Grand’Anse.

Trade & Industry: ADIH says the U.S. HOPE/HELP Act has been extended duty-free for eligible Haitian apparel exports until Dec. 31, 2028—an effort meant to protect jobs and Haiti’s place in regional supply chains. Agriculture & Food Security: Haiti’s agriculture is under severe strain, with declining domestic production and heavy reliance on imports blamed on insecurity, climate stress, weak investment, and poor infrastructure. Rural Infrastructure: In Nippes, the Ministry of Agriculture (PARSA) is rehabilitating the Arnaud rural road to improve access to markets and cut post-harvest losses, including wheel tracks, drainage, and a ford crossing. Blue Economy: Haiti’s Inclusive Blue Economy project (2026–2027) was approved in Cap-Haitien with IFAD support to better manage marine/coastal resources and improve livelihoods. Public Health (Regional Watch): Dominican authorities report no anthrax cases but have boosted surveillance after Haiti investigated 13 suspected cutaneous anthrax cases in Grand’Anse. Security & Border Context: Coverage highlights the Dominican Republic’s expanding border-control and military industry push, including fence and surveillance upgrades along the Haiti border. Education: The government announced school-year support for 130,000 parents and 30,000 vulnerable families, plus school rehabilitation and safety measures.

TPS Pressure on Haitians: Haiti-linked immigration enforcement remains in the spotlight as ICE arrests a Haitian family near a San Diego elementary school, underscoring how deportation actions ripple into schools and local labor markets. Haiti Agriculture in Crisis: A new report warns Haiti’s agriculture is collapsing, with over 60% of food now imported as insecurity, climate stress, weak investment, and poor infrastructure drive production down. Rural Infrastructure for Food Supply: In Nippes, the Ministry of Agriculture is rehabilitating the Arnaud rural road to cut rainy-season travel problems and reduce post-harvest losses, improving access to key markets. Blue Economy Planning: Haiti’s Inclusive Blue Economy project (2026–2027) gets steering committee approval in Cap-Haïtien, aiming to manage marine/coastal resources while boosting livelihoods. Trade Advantage for Apparel: ADIH says the U.S. HOPE/HELP Act extension (duty-free access for eligible Haitian apparel) runs to Dec. 31, 2028—supporting jobs and Haiti’s supply-chain role. Security and Participation Risks: Haiti’s voter registration is far behind target, with fewer than 600,000 registered so far, raising doubts about broad turnout for the Dec. 13 vote.

Haiti Agriculture Under Strain: Haiti is facing a food crisis as domestic production keeps sliding and more than 60% of food is coming from abroad, driven by insecurity, climate stress, weak investment, and poor infrastructure—while livestock sectors (beef, goats, pigs, poultry) also deteriorate from theft, limited veterinary care, and lack of feed. Rural Infrastructure for Farmers: In Nippes, the Ministry of Agriculture is rehabilitating the Arnaud rural road to improve access to markets like Gros-Bassin, cutting rainy-season travel problems and reducing post-harvest losses. Blue Economy Planning: Haiti’s Inclusive Blue Economy project (2026–2027) cleared its steering committee approval in Cap-Haitien, aiming to manage marine and coastal resources sustainably with support from IFAD. Trade for Apparel Jobs: ADIH says the U.S. HOPE/HELP Act extension (duty-free access for eligible Haitian apparel) runs through Dec. 31, 2028—protecting jobs and Haiti’s place in supply chains. Elections Participation Gap: Haiti’s voter registration is moving slowly, with fewer than 600,000 registered so far—under 7% of voting-age adults—raising doubts about meeting the Dec. 13 election timeline. Health Watch on Anthrax: Dominican authorities report no anthrax cases but boosted surveillance as Haitian teams investigate 13 suspected cases in Grand’Anse, with livestock contact under review.

Haiti Security & Humanitarian Crisis: A new Kenscoff massacre by Viv Ansanm killed dozens to over 70 people, including people sheltering in a church; women were raped and dozens taken hostage, while police and authorities reportedly knew threats in advance but failed to protect residents. Haiti Agriculture Under Strain: Haiti faces the collapse of its agriculture, with over 60% of food coming from abroad as insecurity, climate stress, weak investment, and poor infrastructure drive domestic production down across crops and livestock. Trade & Jobs for Haitian Industry: The U.S. HOPE/HELP Act extension gives eligible Haitian apparel duty-free access through Dec. 31, 2028, a boost for manufacturers tied to regional supply chains. Rural Infrastructure for Production: Nippes’ Arnaud rural road rehabilitation will improve access to markets and cut post-harvest losses via concrete wheel tracks, drainage works, and a ford crossing. Blue Economy Planning: Haiti’s Inclusive Blue Economy Project (2026-2027) was approved to support sustainable coastal and marine resource management with IFAD backing. Elections & Participation: Haiti’s voter registration is far behind target—under 600,000 registered in nearly two months—raising doubts about Dec. 13 election turnout amid gang violence and crisis conditions.

Haiti Agriculture Crisis: A new report warns Haiti’s agriculture is nearing collapse, with over 60% of food now imported and domestic production falling amid insecurity, climate stress, weak investment, and poor infrastructure. Rural Infrastructure for Food Supply: In Nippes, the Ministry of Agriculture is rehabilitating the Arnaud rural road under PARSA, adding concrete wheel tracks, drainage works, and a ford to cut rainy-season travel problems and reduce post-harvest losses. Blue Economy Push: Haiti’s Inclusive Blue Economy project (2026–2027) cleared its steering committee approval in Cap-Haïtien, aiming to manage marine and coastal resources sustainably with IFAD support. Trade Access for Apparel: ADIH says the U.S. HOPE/HELP Act extension—duty-free access for eligible Haitian apparel—runs through Dec. 31, 2028, supporting jobs and supply-chain stability. Food Business Spotlight: Haitian American sisters launched NouBon, a small-batch Caribbean snack and nut butter brand in New York, turning Haitian recipes into export-ready products. Elections Participation Gap: Haiti’s voter registration is far behind target, with fewer than 600,000 registered so far, raising pressure for the Dec. 13 vote amid gang violence and crisis conditions. Security and Health at the Border: Dominican authorities strengthened anthrax surveillance after Haiti investigated suspected cases, highlighting cross-border animal health risks.

Agriculture Crisis: Haiti is warned to be on the brink of agricultural collapse, with food imports now supplying over 60% of what Haitians eat as insecurity, climate stress, weak investment, and poor infrastructure keep domestic production falling. Rural Infrastructure for Food Supply: In Nippes, the Ministry of Agriculture is rehabilitating the Arnaud rural road under PARSA, adding concrete wheel tracks, a ford crossing, protective walls, and drainage work to cut rainy-season travel problems and reduce post-harvest losses while improving access to the Gros-Bassin market. Coastal Jobs & Fisheries Planning: Haiti’s Inclusive Blue Economy project (2026–2027) cleared its steering committee approval in Cap-Haitien, aiming to manage marine and coastal resources sustainably and improve livelihoods for coastal communities, with IFAD support. Trade & Manufacturing Boost: ADIH says the U.S. HOPE/HELP Act extension—duty-free preferential access for eligible Haitian apparel—runs until Dec. 31, 2028, protecting jobs and Haiti’s place in supply chains. Education Support: Ahead of the 2026–2027 school year, the government announced aid for 130,000 parents and 30,000 vulnerable families, plus school rehabilitation, furniture distribution, and canteen support. Local Governance & Housing: Planning discussions in Haiti’s diaspora-linked coverage highlight zoning and ADU policy debates, underscoring how land-use rules can shape housing supply and construction activity. Security & Borders: Coverage also notes the Dominican Republic’s expanding border-control infrastructure with Haiti, including a perimeter fence and surveillance upgrades, aimed at tightening territorial control.

Electoral Participation: Haiti’s voter registration is far behind schedule for the Dec. 13 and Feb. 21 elections, with the CEP registering fewer than 600,000 people—under 7% of those 18+—as gang violence and the humanitarian crisis make outreach harder. Immigration & Labor: Haiti’s TPS fallout is hitting U.S. workplaces tied to Haitian workers, with Southwest Florida senior care facilities warning of a caregiver shortage after TPS work authorization ended. Community Pressure in Florida: Haitian immigrant advocates rallied outside Sen. Ashley Moody’s Miami office and launched billboard campaigns urging protection for Haitians facing TPS expiration and deportation risks. Food & Small Business: Haitian American sisters in New York turned family recipes into NouBon, a Caribbean snack and nut-butter brand launched in June 2026. Security & Transport: DHS launched a 24/7 tip line for suspected commercial driver’s license fraud as part of a broader crackdown on trucking-related illicit activity. Regional Crime Tech: A new report highlights how drones are increasingly used by organized crime across Latin America, including Haiti-linked regional concerns.

Education under fire: A new report from the Global Coalition to Protect Education from Attack says deliberate attacks on schools and universities are rising, with Haiti listed among the most affected countries—another blow to training and long-term research capacity. Workforce shock from TPS: Haiti’s TPS termination in the U.S. is already rippling into care jobs, with advocates warning of staffing gaps in senior facilities and hospitals as Haitian workers lose legal work authorization. Policy pressure in the Haitian diaspora: Haitian-American leaders in Brooklyn are urging Congress to pass legislation that would extend Haiti TPS protections through 2029, while community groups in New York continue organizing against the loss of work rights. Cross-border security and infrastructure: On the Dominican Republic–Haiti border, the “smart perimeter” fence now exceeds 61 km, with a new 14.5 km phase launched in Jimaní—raising questions for trade, logistics, and smuggling routes. Energy investment nearby: Rubis says it will install an 8 MW solar plant in Jamaica, a reminder that regional power projects are moving even as Haiti’s own energy and logistics constraints remain acute.

Haiti TPS Fallout on Care Jobs: Haiti’s TPS officially ended July 27, and a new report from Southwest Florida links the Supreme Court upholding the termination to a growing senior-care labor shortage, with about 4,000 Haitian nursing assistants losing work authorization and facilities scrambling to keep staffing levels compliant. New York Haitian Community Pushback: Nearly a month after the Haiti TPS decision, Haitian advocates in New York City and nearby counties are still demanding amnesty as health organizations warn the workforce disruption could jeopardize vulnerable patients. Ruralization of Gang Violence: A Haiti Observatory report says gangs are shifting from Port-au-Prince into the countryside with hit-and-run raids, kidnappings, cattle theft and roadblocks—targeting farmland and transport routes in agricultural areas like Artibonite. Border Works in the Dominican Republic: The DR’s “smart” perimeter fence with Haiti now exceeds 61 km completed, with a new 14.5 km phase launched in Jimaní—expanding infrastructure aimed at curbing smuggling. Industry & Security Angle: The same insecurity pressures logistics and labor markets, while cross-border enforcement and deportation policies continue to reshape who can work, move, and operate safely.