Terrorist "Lanmò Sanjou" leader of the 400 Mawozo gang, tones down his words Faced with the large-scale arrival of forces from El Salvador, Wilson Joseph, alias Lanmò Sanjou" leader of the 400 Mawozo terrorist gang, has softened his tone. On October 22, he had declared himself ready to fight; by the end of October, however, he released a video proposing talks with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, while continuing to deny any responsibility for the disappearance of four Salvadoran military personnel.

Nayib Bukele refutes false allegations by NGOs : In an open letter, Harvey Dupiton, founder of the NGO UNA-Haití, accused Salvadoran forces of conducting aerial bombardments, deploying armed helicopters, and carrying out operations involving weaponry on October 22 in several areas near the Haitian capital; he also called for an investigation into potential civilian deaths. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele flatly rejected these accusations, pointing out that his helicopters did not arrive on Haitian soil until October 29—an arrival, he emphasized, that was "widely covered by the media, with numerous videos and social media posts confirming it.” Furthermore, he clarified that the Salvadoran mission possesses no bombs. He labeled certain NGOs as liars, describing them as lobbying firms for criminals and cartels, disguised as humanitarian organizations."

21 presidential candidates registered (list) : Claude Joseph (EDE); Daniest Adrien (PRC); Deus Deronneth (DVNH); Etzer S. Emile (SOLEY); Philippe Gerard Jerry Tardieu (EAPH); Gandhy Dorfeuille (ANF); Gary Bodeau (P.R); Jean Ernest Muscadin (FCN); Jean-Marie Junior Salomon (OPL); Joanas Gue (KAPAB); Jocelerme Privert (AYITI TRANSFOME); Joseph Michel Martelly (DEBLOKE); Jude Elie (PUR); Lucien Olivier Barrau (MTH); Maxo Joseph (RCH); Moise Durocher (SOL AYITI); Munir Joseph Mourra (MPH); René St Fort (PRN); Ricardo Jean-Pierre (PANAH); Wilner Joseph (VIKTWA); Wilson Jeudy (VAR).

Download the list of approved political parties (PDF) : https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/Liste-definitive-des-structures-politiques-agreees-cep-1.pdf and the list of political groupings : https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/17-GROUPEMENTS-AGREES-12-08-2026.pdf

Accomplice in the assassination of J. Moïse arrested in Haiti : As part of the investigation into the assassination of former President Jovenel Moïse, the Haitian National Police (PNH) arrested Phénil Gordon Désir at a supermarket in Pétion-Ville. Phénil Gordon Désir had been a wanted individual. He is accused of being involved in the entire sequence of preparations that led to the assassination of the former Head of State on July 7, 2021. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-34162-haiti-flash-president-jovenel-moise-assassinated-by-mercenaries-official-updated-7am-+-video.html

The GSF issues a denial : The Gang Supression Force (GSF) is aware of recent reports alleging the use of explosive devices and aerial bombardment by security forces operating in Haiti, including claims involving helicopters. The GSF wishes to clarify that it does not employ explosive devices in its operations. The FRG operates strictly within the framework of its rules of engagement, in full compliance with international human rights law and applicable law enforcement standards—under which the use of explosive devices is prohibited.

Health sector – two appointments : On Friday, October 30, 2026, Dr. Erlandy R. Demas, an obstetrician-gynecologist, was sworn into his position as Deputy Departmental Director for the Western Health Directorate. On the same day, Dr. Fresime Evelt was also installed as the new Medical Director of the Thomazeau Health Center.

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