Security : Major Operation in the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac Since Sunday, October 18, 2026, the Haitian National Police (PNH), supported by a task force and the Gang Suppression Force (FRG), have been conducting a major operation. The mission, which involves numerous armored vehicles, is taking place across several areas of the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac (Croix-des-Missions, Santo, Carrefour Marassa, and the Dyo corridor). Its objectives are to restore order, dismantle illegal toll checkpoints, thwart kidnapping attempts, and put an end to the various abuses inflicted upon the population by criminal terrorists. Law enforcement is currently continuing its operations in the Las Vegas and Dyo corridor areas, where significant terrorist groups have established their bases. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H) are securing several locations at the entrance to the capital to prevent attacks by other terrorist groups.

Food Product Inspections On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the request of the Ministry of Public Health, the Public Hygiene Service of the Nippes department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for the same region, began inspections at several supermarkets in the city of Miragoâne. The goal is to ensure that products comply with legal standards and to prevent the sale of expired goods.

Q3 Customs : Revenue on the Rise According to statistical data from the General Administration of Customs (AGD), revenue for the third quarter (Q3) increased by 15.1%. The breakdown is as follows: 12.363 billion gourdes for the month of July; 11.226 billion gourdes in August and 12.923 billion gourdes in September, the highest monthly levels for the quarter.

Haitian Academy of Intellectual Property A new institution, the "Haitian Academy of Intellectual Property" will be launched this Thursday, October 22, 2026. The Academy will provide training and consulting services to professionals, and will have the mandate to defend, disseminate, and enforce intellectual property rights.

The CEP Continues Consultations On Monday, October 19, 2026, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) began a series of consultations with political parties, coalitions of political parties, and civil society stakeholders regarding the updating of the electoral calendar. These consultations follow recent amendments to the Electoral Decree, culminating in the decree issued on October 6, 2026.

Safety of Journalists: On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Eric Voli, the UNESCO Representative in Haiti, met with the Minister of Defense, Mario Andrésol. The meeting focused on the safety of journalists and preparations for a workshop, scheduled for October 27–29, which will bring together members of the Haitian National Police (PNH), the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H), and journalists. This training aims to strengthen the capacity of security forces to maintain public order while upholding freedom of expression, access to information, and the safety of journalists. It will also help improve professional relations between security forces and the media, particularly during operations and crisis situations.

HL/ HaitiLibre