Salvadoran military personnel are not part of the GSF : The Salvadoran military personnel deployed to Haiti by order of President Nayib Bukele are not part of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) supported by the United Nations. Consequently, they are not subject to the FRG’s mandate or its accountability mechanisms, as clarified by Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

PNH : Major offensive in the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac : On Monday, November 2, 2026, the Haitian National Police (PNH), with the support of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), launched a major offensive in several areas of the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac. This operation aims to eliminate terrorist strongholds and counter kidnapping attempts, as well as other abuses suffered by the population. At present, the operation is taking place in the areas of Carrefour Chada, Pont-Badara (or Croix-des-Missions), and Santo 17, where the PNH High Command has deployed several armored vehicles to support the movement of units operating on the ground.

"Lanmò San Jou" fears El Salvador : Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General, confirmed receipt of a letter dated November 1, signed by Wilson Joseph—alias "Lanmò San Jou" leader of the armed gang "400 Mawozo" for whom the U.S. State Department has offered a $1 million reward (https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-38106-haiti-usa-infos-of-joseph-wilson-alias-lanmo-sanjou-how-to-submit-your-information.html). In his correspondence, he requests UN mediation following the arrival of a contingent from El Salvador. He claims to be prepared to participate in seeking a peaceful resolution to the security crisis. The Spokesperson emphasized that receiving this letter does not constitute an endorsement of its contents, nor does it imply recognition of its author. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-48798-haiti-news-zapping.html

RFI Discovery Prize, registration open : The RFI "Prix Découvertes" is launching its latest edition. This is a call to all artists who wish to be heard worldwide and to develop their careers on an international stage. Applications are open until November 22, 2026. Online registration and rules can be found at: https://www.rfi.fr/fr/musique/20261016-prix-découvertes-rfi-2027-inscrivez-vous

Waste collection in Pétion-vill e: On Monday, November 2nd, 2026, Daril Balthazar, Director of the National Solid Waste Management Service (SNGRS), led a waste collection operation in the commune of Pétion-ville. During the event, he announced the upcoming launch of a national program aimed at strengthening waste management throughout Haiti, specifically through the recycling and recovery of salvageable materials.

Construction of the public market in Jérémie : Metal components intended for the construction of the public market in Jérémie—part of the URBAYITI program—arrived at the construction site on the evening of Saturday, October 31, 2026. The project, which covers an area of ​​9,752 m², is currently undergoing certain adjustments. During a press conference held on October 15, 2026, by the municipal government and the firms involved, it was announced that the originally planned cold storage unit would no longer be built, and that other components of the project would also be modified. These changes affect the final configuration of the commercial infrastructure.

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