GSF : Operations to Begin in June

The Gang Supression Force (GSF) has announced the finalization of its preparations for launching operations in Haiti in early June. It specifies that the initial interventions are still in the planning phase, citing a "gradual and structured" process to explain the delay. The scheduled deployment of military contingents from Chad, El Salvador, Guatemala, Sri Lanka, Ivory Coast, and Bangladesh should allow the GSF's 5,500 personnel to be fully deployed on the ground by October 2026.

Cul-de-Sac Plain : Extortion of Families

Armed gangs continue to extort money from families residing in the Cul-de-Sac Plain. According to available information, the criminals seal the homes of those who refuse to pay and increase the fees for late payments. Motorcycle taxi drivers are also forced to pay illegal tolls to travel in the area. This unbearable situation is driving many families to abandon their homes and seek refuge elsewhere…

Haiti : Silver Medal in Taekwondo

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, Haitian taekwondo athlete Davidson Châtelain won the silver medal at the AAU Amateur Athletic Union’s State Taekwondo Championships in Pennsylvania. This competition served as a qualifier for the AAU National Championships, which will take place this summer.

Anse Rouge : New Mayor

The Council of Ministers appointed Jamescy Fatal as President of the Municipal Commission (Mayor) of the commune of Anse Rouge (Artibonite Department). Jamescy Fatal is the Coordinator of the Network of Youth Organizations in the Artibonite Department for the Jèn Yo La Project, led by the Haitian Youth Observatory, which wishes him success in his new role.

Spain : Diaspora Invited

The Embassy of Haiti to the Kingdom of Spain is pleased to invite members of the Haitian community residing or studying in Spain to a meeting with its Consular Section, which will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Embassy located at Paseo de la Castellana 15, 3rd Floor, 28046 Madrid. This meeting aims to strengthen dialogue and exchanges on the role, operation, and services offered by the Consular Section, while also providing a space for listening and discussion to gather concerns, testimonies, and suggestions regarding administrative procedures and support for the Haitian community in Spain.

Municipalities : Hygiene and Sanitation Training

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MCI), through its Directorate of Quality Control and Consumer Protection, launched a three-day training course (May 20-22) on hygiene and sanitation in food production and distribution facilities at the Delmas Municipal Palace. This activity brings together several representatives from municipalities in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, with the goal of strengthening the capacities of municipal health officials and optimizing health control within communities.

HL/ HaitiLibre