Gang Security & Economy: UN human rights chief Volker Türk says Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force has begun operations, but remains “far below” needed strength; he links extortion, looting and violence to crippling economic activity and warns people can’t safely reach schools, hospitals and services. Energy & Industry: Haiti’s Caracol solar plant (13.4 MW) is set to be operational next month after an IDB-funded buildout with battery storage to stabilize the grid. Agriculture & Fisheries: Haiti’s agriculture ministry, via an IDB-backed program, distributed fiberglass boats, outboard motors, solar freezers, repair kits and life jackets to fishermen’s groups in the South to boost sea operations and market access. Powering Skills: Les Côteaux opened the country’s 7th Technical Higher Education Center, with a territorial mission aimed at training tied to coastal agriculture, fishing and small business needs. Macroeconomy: The IMF flags Haiti’s “exceptionally difficult” situation amid insecurity, humanitarian strain, oil-price pressure, and the risk that TPS end in the U.S. could cut remittances. Food Security Shock: A UN Women analysis warns Middle East escalation and Strait of Hormuz disruptions could push up food insecurity, with Haiti listed among countries facing overlapping risks. Manufacturing Jobs: GOEX marks one year since restarting apparel production in Port-au-Prince, highlighting restored sewing work after a prior partner closure tied to violence. Trade & Logistics Context: A U.S. Senate forum on TPS for Haitians underscores how Haitian workers support manufacturing, food processing and logistics in communities like Springfield. Local Governance & Elections: Haitian leaders in South Florida urged Haitian American voters to register and turn out, framing the vote as a lever for immigration protections and household cost relief. Fashion & Creative Industry: Haitian American designer Daveed Baptiste showcased a Converse Spring/Summer 2027 collaboration in New York, spotlighting street-culture design and performance—another signal of Haiti-linked talent feeding global consumer markets.