Haiti Violence Update: A new UN report says Haiti saw at least 613 deaths and 375 injuries between March and July as gang fighting intensified, with the worst impact around Cité Soleil and Plaine du Cul-de-Sac, including casualties tied to stray bullets and attacks on people suspected of gang links. Energy & Infrastructure: Haiti’s Public Works minister visited the Saut-Mathurin hydroelectric plant in Camp-Perrin, noting it’s running at about half capacity after the 2021 earthquake and ordering a priority repair plan to restore turbines. Agriculture & Rural Development: The Ministry of Agriculture is pushing World Bank-backed PARSA investments in Nippes—storage centers, water tanks, irrigation, and rural roads—to improve access to water and boost production. Trade & Textiles: The U.S. Senate passed a two-year extension of Haiti HOPE and HELP trade preference programs, extending duty-free access for Haitian apparel and textile goods to Dec. 31, 2028. Grassroots Sports: Gonaïves kicked off its 48th Mundialito tournament, a long-running youth soccer platform that also brings income to communities. Migration Shock (Haiti-linked): In the U.S., Haitian TPS terminations are triggering workforce and service fears, including warnings from New York officials and nursing homes about sudden job losses in healthcare.