Artibonite Violence: A shooting spree in Gros-Morne, Artibonite left at least 11 civilians dead after a clash tied to the Kokorat San Ras gang and a Gang Suppression Force (GSF) crackdown, with homes reportedly set ablaze and SOS calls sent for security help. Gang Suppression Force Backing: Jamaica welcomed a UN Security Council decision to extend the GSF mandate in Haiti and urged renewed funding, personnel, and equipment to keep critical infrastructure protected and humanitarian access open. Regional Security Push: The OAS called for full renewal and deployment of the GSF, stressing that a mandate alone won’t work without resources and sustained political support. Northern Haiti Agriculture Funding: The IDB approved an agriculture grant aimed at boosting production in Northern Haiti, aligning with efforts to shift from aid to investment. Haiti-Linked Drug Interdiction: The USCGC Escanaba seized over $2 million in marijuana during a Caribbean deployment, including an interception involving a vessel carrying drugs through the Cuba–Haiti route. Haiti Political Justice in US Courts: A Haitian-American pastor accused in the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse went on trial in Miami, as prosecutors argue he helped finance and support the plot. Food Systems & Land Restoration: A Haiti-focused agriculture opinion piece highlights smallholder tree-planting and “tree currency” approaches to rebuild degraded land while improving food output. Migration Pressure on Haitians Abroad: Community leaders discussed the impact of revoked TPS for Haitians in the Tampa Bay region, citing lost work authorization, reduced access to medical care, and fear of leaving home. Maritime Safety & Crossings: A boat capsizing near Puerto Rico reportedly left 40 rescued and 2 dead, underscoring ongoing dangerous migrant crossings from Hispaniola.