AGP Executive Report

Haiti Elections & Governance: Japan and the Organization of American States (OAS) signed a deal to give Haiti a $3 million grant to register voters, update voter lists, and issue 350,000 blank ID cards as the country prepares for elections expected Dec. 13 amid gang violence and massive displacement. Haitian Community Under Pressure in the U.S.: In Springfield, Ohio, Haitian residents say ICE activity is driving fear and keeping families indoors, with reports of Haitians being picked up even when asylum cases are pending. TPS Fallout for Haitians: A U.S. Supreme Court decision is now being used to clear the way for ending TPS protections, with federal courts lifting blocks that had delayed terminations—raising deportation fears for Haitians and others. Legal Fight Over Detention Conditions: New York lawmakers Rep. Ritchie Torres and Rep. George Latimer are demanding an independent investigation into medical staffing at ICE’s Delaney Hall after three deaths in under a year. Community Resilience: In Central Ohio, a Haitian-owned business says the end of TPS threatens the workers it helped employ and train, putting a local economic lifeline at risk.

Haiti Elections & Security: Haitian opposition lawyer André Michel says Haiti needs a “minimum level of security” before elections, warning armed gangs will win if conditions don’t improve, as an OAS delegation meets Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé on restoring state authority and setting up “credible” elections for December 13. TPS Fallout in the U.S.: Haitian officials and advocates are facing renewed backlash over how the country is preparing for the end of Temporary Protected Status, while in Ohio Springfield reports ICE-style detentions after TPS expired, including a viral video of a Haitian man taken from a car wash. Workforce Pressure in New York: New York nursing homes warn TPS termination will worsen staffing shortages, citing thousands of Haitian direct-care workers and warning seniors could be affected. Health Update: A new real-world study in Haiti and other countries finds TB preventive treatment for people with HIV reduces TB illness and deaths, especially when started early in HIV care. Local Court News: In Haiti, a Haitian national Juninho Fils Bien-Aimé was remanded until September 14 after admitting thefts.

TPS Fallout in New York: Gov. Kathy Hochul sent a fresh letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging Trump to stop ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, warning the abrupt move could force New York to cut “hundreds” of essential workers and hit healthcare and other services hard. ICE Pressure in Ohio: Springfield-area reports say ICE activity is rising again, with Haitian residents stressed as more people with Haiti listed as birth country appear in local jail counts and arrests. Work and Deportation Fear: Across the U.S., Haitians are losing jobs and fearing deportation as TPS protections end, including in Indiana where many TPS holders—often long settled—say they’re afraid to go out and some consider returning despite danger. Trade Deal Update: The U.S. Senate passed a two-year extension of Haiti HOPE and HELP trade preferences, pushing the deadline to Dec. 31, 2028. Elections Watch: Coverage notes cautious optimism around Haiti’s December 13 elections as parties and youth participation remain in focus.

Security & Justice in Haiti: The UN Security Council roadmap for Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force (GSF) lays out a phased ramp-up: aiming for 2,000–2,500 troops and police by August 2026 to secure National Road #1 and boost joint patrols in Tabarre, Liancourt and Petite-Rivière; then expanding operations in September with forces from Latin America and Asia and targeted, intelligence-led actions in Artibonite; with full deployment toward an operational ceiling of 5,500 by October. Elections & Youth: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council says 105 political entities are approved for the 2026–2027 process—88 parties and 17 political groups—with no coalitions registered; meanwhile, the Ministry of Youth ran a symposium stressing that young people’s civic role includes active electoral participation. Foreign Affairs & Services: Haiti’s Foreign Ministry reports modernization progress, including four digital platforms to improve transparency and efficiency, plus savings from streamlining missions and consular operations. Travel & Connectivity: ZED Airlines launches a Port-au-Prince–Cap-Haïtien domestic route, with flights set for Tuesdays and Fridays. Diaspora Pressure in the U.S.: The U.S. continues ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for multiple nationalities, with Haiti among those affected, raising deportation fears for people who lack another legal status.

Haiti Elections: The CEP has published the final list of approved political structures for the 2026-2027 cycle: 105 entities total—88 parties, 17 groups, and no coalitions—after closing registration on Aug. 14. Youth & Civic Life: Haiti marked International Youth Day with a symposium on electoral participation, with officials stressing voting as a civic duty and highlighting the 2026-2036 National Youth Policy. Diplomacy & Governance: Foreign Minister Raina Forbin says her first five months brought major reforms, including four digital platforms to boost transparency and efficiency, plus cost savings from restructuring Haiti’s diplomatic network. Security & Humanitarian Impact: A new UN report says gang conflict and security operations left at least 613 dead and 375 injured in Haiti between March and July, with violence concentrated around Port-au-Prince’s Cité Soleil and Plaine du Cul-de-Sac. US Immigration Pressure: The US ended Temporary Protected Status for Syrians, and also moved to terminate TPS for several other countries, including Haiti, raising fresh deportation and work-permit fears for affected families. Travel & Connectivity: ZED Airlines launched a domestic Port-au-Prince–Cap-Haïtien route with scheduled flights twice weekly and fares starting around $222.99.

Gang Violence & Civilian Toll: A new UN report says at least 613 people were killed and 375 injured in Haiti between March and July as gangs battled for control, with civilians increasingly caught in the crossfire. Church Under Pressure: Bishop Joseph Gontrand Décoste warns gangs are trying to silence the Catholic Church as violence shuts parishes, schools, and targets clergy ahead of delayed elections. Diplomacy & Support: An OAS-led high-level delegation is set to visit Haiti Aug. 16–19 with partners including CARICOM, UN agencies, the World Bank, and IDB to back security, governance, elections, and humanitarian needs. Education & Local Services: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé inaugurated the renovated EFACAP school and pedagogical support center in Camp-Perrin, while he also visited Lachaux Pond for environmental protection efforts. Culture & Memory: Haiti marked the 5th anniversary of the Aug. 14, 2021 earthquake and commemorated the 235th Bois Caïman ceremony, highlighting heritage and resilience. Scholarships Abroad: 46 Haitian students received Taiwan scholarships for 2026–2027. US TPS Fallout for Haitians: The Trump administration ended TPS for nationals of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Somalia, and South Sudan, while Haitians in the US face growing fear of enforcement after TPS changes.

Haiti-Gangs & Governance: A new UNODC-backed brief by Sir Ronald Sanders says Haiti’s crisis is not just a security problem but a governance crisis driven by organized crime, citing thousands killed, injured and kidnapped, plus near-1.5 million displaced by May. Haiti-Politics & Elections: Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé reiterated that elections will be held in 2026, calling for unity and a “culture of participation.” Haiti-Electoral Roll: The Provisional Electoral Council added 36 new registration centers in the West, expanding access for voters ahead of upcoming elections. Haiti-Energy: Public Works Minister Joseph Amathe Pierre Louisle inspected the Saut-Mathurin hydro plant in Camp-Perrin, saying repairs are a priority after earthquake damage left it running at half capacity. Haiti-Religion & Security: Fils-Aimé met Cardinal Chibly Langlois, while separate reporting highlights Catholic parishes facing closures amid gang violence. US-TPS Fallout for Haitians: In Springfield, Ohio, Haitian residents are reporting to ICE and receiving ankle monitors after TPS ended, with community rallies and Catholic sisters protesting outside ICE offices; separate coverage also shows Haitians weighing options to leave the U.S., including routes toward Canada.

Haiti Elections & Civic Access: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council says it has expanded operational voter registration centers in the West, adding 36 new sites to the existing list, with addresses published for Port-au-Prince-area districts. Energy & Infrastructure: The Public Works minister visited the Saut-Mathurin hydroelectric plant in Camp-Perrin, saying it’s running at half capacity after 2021 earthquake damage and that repairs are being prioritized to restore full turbine service. Politics & Church Dialogue: Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé met Cardinal Chibly Langlois in the South, calling for national unity and urging Haitians to work toward peace and social cohesion. Youth Recognition: JCI Haiti’s TOYP 2026 competition opened registrations for young Haitians (18–40) across 10 categories, including leadership, humanitarian work, and medical innovation. U.S. TPS Fallout for Haitians: In the U.S., Haitians face intensified enforcement after TPS ended, including reports from Ohio that some Springfield residents are being told to report to ICE offices, with passports collected and ankle monitors issued.

TPS Fallout in Ohio: Haitians in Springfield are being forced to report to ICE offices and wear ankle monitors after the end of Haiti’s TPS, with reports of people detained in the Butler County Jail following a surge in enforcement. Legal Status Upended: A federal judge cleared the way for Trump to end Somalia’s TPS protections, citing the Supreme Court’s June move that also curtailed challenges to ending Haiti’s TPS. Work Authorization Shock: Employers are scrambling as court rulings and DHS actions narrow the remaining protections for Haitian TPS holders’ work permits. New York Pushback: Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, and AG Letitia James announced $7.25 million for legal services for Caribbean immigrant children facing deportation. Haiti Elections: Haiti’s PM says elections will be held in 2026, with the CEP setting a December 13 vote date and outlining the campaign calendar. ICE Detention Deaths: Questions are growing after three ICE detainee deaths linked to medical care concerns at New Jersey’s Delaney Hall. Corruption Probe in Haiti: Chilean prosecutors are investigating alleged kickbacks at the Chilean consulate in Port-au-Prince. Travel Warning: The U.S. issued updated travel advisories warning Americans about serious safety risks in multiple countries.

Haitian TPS crackdown in Ohio: Haitians in Springfield are being told to report to ICE offices in Blue Ash or Westerville, with passports seized and ankle monitors issued after the Supreme Court allowed TPS to end for about 330,000 Haitians; community leaders say the effort is focused on Springfield and is driving fear and disruption for families and work. ICE detention deaths at Delaney Hall: New reporting says DHS confirmed a third death tied to the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, after detainees’ medical emergencies and questions about what happens once people are released. Haiti security and elections prep: An international Gang Suppression Force expanded in Haiti’s Artibonite with Sri Lankan personnel, aiming to support Haitian forces, regain territory, and secure roads ahead of elections. Haiti in U.S. oversight spotlight: The U.S. State Department’s 2026 fiscal transparency report flags Haiti among governments failing minimum standards, citing major gaps in public budget disclosure. Local violence in Little Haiti (Boston): A mass shooting outside Little Haiti International Cuisine is now headed to a licensing board decision on whether the restaurant can reopen, after police cited multiple public-safety violations.

Haitian TPS Fallout in the U.S.: Springfield, Ohio and other communities are seeing ICE step up monitoring after Temporary Protected Status ended, with reports of passport seizures and ankle monitors replacing detention, including in Ohio check-ins where Haitians are told they can’t travel beyond a set radius. Delaney Hall Deaths and Accountability: In New Jersey, ICE has belatedly confirmed a third detainee death tied to the Delaney Hall facility, as lawmakers and advocates renew calls for shutdowns and independent investigations into medical care and responsibility. Local Impacts and Legal Pressure: Massachusetts courts ordered a sheriff’s office to hand over anonymized immigrant detainee health records to the ACLU, underscoring growing legal fights over transparency. Haiti and the Region: A U.S. State Department video reviving the Monroe Doctrine drew “imperialism” criticism, with Haiti cited in the doctrine’s intervention history. Community Safety in Boston: A mass shooting outside a Haitian restaurant in Hyde Park has put its reopening decision in the hands of the Boston Licensing Board.

Haiti Elections Under Strain: Haiti’s long-awaited presidential and legislative vote has been pushed to Dec. 13 (with a possible Feb. 21 runoff), but gang violence is intensifying as residents fear displacement, kidnappings, and blocked routes to polling sites. Church Under Attack: A Haitian bishop says gangs are targeting the Catholic Church, forcing parish closures and disrupting schools and religious life. U.S. TPS Fallout Hits Home: In South Florida, Haitian TPS terminations are blamed for labor shortages that could force some businesses to close, while Haitian community leaders and U.S. officials continue pushing for protections. ICE Detention Scrutiny: A Reuters report highlights another death tied to ICE detention at New Jersey’s Delaney Hall, renewing calls for accountability. Child Protection Probe: Jamaica’s Office of the Children’s Advocate has opened an investigation into injuries reported for a Haitian toddler in State care. Sports Youth Spotlight: North Zone schools dominated Trinidad and Tobago’s U-14 selection for a regional tournament that includes Haiti.

Church Under Fire in Haiti: Bishop Joseph Gontrand Décoste of Jérémie says gangs are targeting the Catholic Church, forcing closures of parishes, schools, and religious sites as violence keeps tightening around Port-au-Prince. TPS Fallout for Haitians in the U.S.: As the Trump administration moves to end Temporary Protected Status, Haitians are losing jobs and facing deportation fears; New York City says it is terminating Haitian TPS workers, while Ohio communities report ICE check-ins and ankle-monitor cases. Legal Pressure on Deportations: A federal appeals court backed the government’s push to speed up deportations of paroled migrants, adding momentum to broader enforcement. Culture & Representation: Haitian-American actor Bechir Slyvain criticized Disney+’s cancellation of Wonder Man for cutting rare Haitian representation. Caribbean Music Awards: Shyne, Calypso Rose, Alan Cavé, and Patra are set to be honored at the 4th annual CMA in Trinidad on Sept. 19. Regional Context: South Africa is seeking reimbursement for deportation costs as migration tensions rise across the region.

Haiti TPS Fallout in the U.S.: Haitian immigrants are facing renewed ICE pressure after TPS ends, including forced check-ins and ankle monitors in Ohio, with a video of a man collapsing outside an ICE office drawing outrage. Local Church, Local Impact: Haitian community leaders say the TPS shift is hitting “Legliz, Lekòl, Lakay” — fewer families show up for church events, school support drives, and daily life at home. Violence and the Catholic Church in Haiti: A Haitian bishop warns gangs are targeting the Church, forcing parish closures and pushing armed groups into schools and religious spaces. Child Protection Probe: Haiti’s CPFSA launched an investigation after a Haitian one-year-old was injured in State care, with cameras being installed at the facility. U.S. Immigration Enforcement Push: A federal appeals court revived DHS’s ability to use expedited removal on parolees, potentially expanding deportations. AGOA Trade: The U.S. Senate extended AGOA for 32 African nations, including trade benefits that also cover Haiti programs.

Haitian TPS fallout in the U.S.: With Temporary Protected Status ended, Haitian families are facing job losses, arrests, and ankle monitors after ICE check-ins—sparking protests and renewed calls for courts and lawmakers to stop the deportation push. Ohio crackdown: Reports from Springfield describe Haitians being fitted with monitors and forced into a new cycle of fear and uncertainty. Mass deportation legal fight: An appeals court revived DHS’s “expedited removal” power for parolees, potentially expanding the government’s ability to remove large numbers of people. Local school enforcement tensions: A judge criticized an ICE arrest outside a Baltimore school as a “stomach churner,” highlighting limits on state and city efforts to keep ICE away from classrooms. Child protection case in Haiti-linked news: The Child Protection and Family Services Agency launched an urgent probe after a Haitian child was injured while in State care, with security cameras being fast-tracked.

TPS Fallout in Ohio: Haitians in Springfield and beyond are being forced into ICE check-ins and ankle monitors after the Supreme Court allowed the end of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status, with advocates saying the process is humiliating and destabilizing—especially as deportations loom. Local Governance & Jobs: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he personally urged President Trump to restore Haitian TPS after the city was forced to dismiss workers who lost work authorization, while school districts and other employers report staffing losses tied to the TPS end. ICE Enforcement Tactics: Reports say ICE is also taking passports from some Springfield Haitians during appointments, adding to fears that people can’t “self-deport” and are being pushed into fear and uncertainty. Humanitarian Warning from Haiti: A humanitarian worker in Port-au-Prince warns that returning people to a gang-controlled capital will worsen an already dire situation. Community Response: Volunteers are being sought to help Springfield residents complete forms tied to appeals against ankle-monitor requirements.