AGP Executive Report

Haiti’s World Cup momentum: Haiti’s Postal Service and Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé launched a commemorative stamp marking the Grenadiers’ qualification for the 2026 World Cup, with officials saying it will circulate worldwide as a symbol of national unity and resilience. Food security pressure: The UN World Food Programme warned that the Iran conflict is pushing millions more people toward acute hunger as fuel and food prices rise, naming Haiti among other worsening hotspots while noting funding shortages are forcing aid cutbacks. Environment & jobs at home: Haiti marked World Environment Day with the Ministry of the Environment highlighting school outreach, plastic-pollution awareness, beach cleanups, tree planting, and community climate education across multiple departments, including Port-de-Paix and Cap-Haïtien. World Cup logistics ripple: As Haiti prepares for its Group C opener against Scotland, a separate analysis said World Cup matches in England and Scotland could trigger noticeable electricity demand spikes from viewers’ TV and device use—another reminder of how global sports drive local services.

Haiti Postal & Industry Spotlight: Haiti’s Postal Service, with Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and Commerce and Industry Minister James Monazard, launched a commemorative postage stamp marking the Grenadiers’ historic qualification for the 2026 World Cup—an international-facing branding move aimed at boosting Haiti’s image abroad. Food Security Pressure: The UN World Food Programme warns the Iran conflict is pushing millions more toward acute hunger as fuel and food prices rise and trade routes get disrupted, naming Haiti among the affected hunger hotspots. Waste Management Bottleneck (Northeast): Fort-Liberté residents are demanding action after a donor-funded landfill remains closed for months because a weighbridge needed for operations is not yet installed, forcing garbage dumping near the site. Security & Trade Risks: A Haitian-American woman in Jacksonville pleaded guilty in a firearms smuggling case tied to a container shipment to Haiti, underlining ongoing supply-chain risks for illicit weapons. World Cup Demand Signals: Haiti’s World Cup presence is also showing up in host-city planning and media attention, including major watch-party and fan-festival rollouts in the U.S.

Food Security Shock: The UN World Food Programme warns the Iran war is pushing millions toward acute hunger as energy and food prices rise and trade is disrupted, with an added 2.5M in Somalia, 2.3M in Afghanistan and 1.3M in Sri Lanka. Waste & Public Health: In Fort-Liberté, residents say a donor-funded landfill remains closed because a weighbridge is missing, forcing garbage dumping nearby and raising health concerns. Animal Health & Agriculture Risk: Texas confirmed the first New World screwworm case in decades, prompting new import restrictions; the parasite is known to be present in Haiti and can devastate livestock. Tourism & Industry Spotlight: Haiti’s tourism ministry delegation is in New York for Caribbean Week 2026, pitching Haiti’s heritage and investment potential to regional decision-makers. Security & Stability: A Haitian-American woman in Florida pleaded guilty to smuggling firearms to Haiti, underscoring ongoing pressure on supply chains feeding violence. Sports & Local Economy: Boston announced free FIFA World Cup community watch parties, linking tournament demand to neighborhood foot traffic and services.

Security & Trade Controls: A Haitian-American woman in Jacksonville, Francesca Charles, pleaded guilty in U.S. court to conspiring to smuggle goods and illegally shipping firearms and contraband to Haiti; prosecutors say a container seized in the Dominican Republic included thousands of rounds of ammunition, multiple rifles and pistols, and a silencer, with sentencing set for Aug. 18. Public Safety Planning: Massachusetts emergency officials, including MEMA, say they’ve moved from World Cup preparation to daily operations, coordinating host-city and federal partners to keep matches safe and public health-ready. Climate Finance for the Caribbean: Canada will deploy about US$97M via the GAIA Climate Loan Fund to back climate adaptation and mitigation in vulnerable regions, including Small Island Developing States, with blended finance aimed at easing pressure on public budgets. Haiti in the World Cup Supply Chain & Culture: Haiti’s World Cup kit and fan coverage are drawing attention, while Haiti’s return to the tournament is being framed as a major moment for national identity and sports visibility. Migration & Maritime Risk: U.S. Coast Guard and partners intercepted a Haitian-national vessel carrying 240 people near the Turks and Caicos, towing an overcrowded, leaking boat to prevent disaster.

Haiti Recruitment & Skills Pipeline: Haiti’s Ministry of Defense announced a national recruitment drive for the FAd’H from June 8–12 (9am–4pm) across all 10 departments, with openings for soldier ranks and technical posts including engineering/architecture, medical specialties, and law. Public Safety & Health Services: In “Zapping Haiti” updates, OHCHR reports gang violence in 2026 has left at least 2,310 dead and 1,100 injured, plus 99 abductions and widespread sexual violence, while MSF says emergency services in Cité Soleil have gradually resumed after an evacuation. Energy & Security Operations: The same roundup notes Haitian National Police action in Village de Dieu, including destroying a broken armored vehicle to keep it from terrorists, and a separate Haiti flash item says Krisla’s gang took control of EDH Power Plant #2. Food & Fisheries Note: A HaitiLibre “Did you know?” brief highlights snapper (“Sardinian”) as a key market fish for Haitian income and festive food, warning that heavy commercial pressure requires stronger reef monitoring to prevent overexploitation. Diaspora Business & Food Culture: A roundup of Haitian restaurants in New York points to continued growth of Haitian cuisine in Brooklyn and Queens, with new spots adding fresh takes to traditional dishes.

Security & Humanitarian Pressure: Haiti’s gang violence is driving a sharp rise in deaths, injuries, abductions and sexual violence, while MSF reports a gradual resumption of services in Cité Soleil after evacuation. Public Safety Operations: Haitian National Police destroyed a broken-down armored vehicle during an operation in Village de Dieu to keep it from terrorists. Defense & Skills Pipeline: The Ministry of Defense announced a national FAd’H recruitment drive (June 8–12) seeking both soldiers and technical profiles including civil/agricultural engineering, architecture, medical specialties and law. Food & Fisheries: A “Did you know?” HaitiLibre quiz item highlights snapper (“Sardinian”) as a key market fish for restaurants and coarse salt fish, while warning that heavy commercial pressure requires tighter reef monitoring. Diaspora & Tourism Economy: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 convened tourism ministers including Haiti, aiming to strengthen market access as the region rebounds with higher stayovers. World Cup Spillover for Haiti: Haiti’s World Cup return is fueling watch-party plans abroad, including events featuring Haiti vs Scotland in Boston.

Haiti World Cup Build-Up: Haiti’s return to the FIFA World Cup is drawing major attention ahead of Group C, with fans packing venues for warm-up matches and players like Wolves’ Jean-Ricner Bellegarde pushing for an upset in the opener versus Scotland. Group C Fixtures: Haiti is set to face Scotland in Boston on June 14, then Brazil at Lincoln Financial Field, and Morocco in Atlanta—turning Haitian football into a logistics and tourism magnet across North America. Security & Human Rights Watch: Civil advocates warn the U.S.-hosted tournament could amplify rights risks tied to immigration enforcement and travel restrictions, urging FIFA and host cities to act beyond paperwork. Regional Diplomacy Pressure: Separate coverage highlights how Haiti’s worsening security crisis is reshaping migration pressures and stretching U.S. diplomatic capacity, with vacant ambassador posts flagged as a governance gap. Culture & Community: Haitian diaspora energy is also showing up in U.S. fan events and local hospitality planning around World Cup matchdays.

World Cup logistics for Haiti fans: Haiti’s return to the FIFA World Cup is already driving attention, with Atlanta’s schedule noting a key Group match vs Haiti on June 24, and coverage highlighting Haiti’s historic friendly win over New Zealand in Fort Lauderdale as Haitian supporters packed the stands. Security and mobility planning in host cities: Philadelphia officials laid out emergency, transit, and fan-festival plans for the June 11–July 19 tournament, including expanded SEPTA service and hospitality hubs to manage crowds. Caribbean tourism push: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 brought tourism ministers and industry leaders together to strengthen connectivity and resilience, with Haiti among the delegations. Haiti security and state capacity updates: Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force began a gradual Port-au-Prince metro rollout, while the Haitian National Police reported recovering fallen officers after a major operation in Artibonite. Health watch during match fever: A doctor warned that late-night World Cup viewing plus stress and alcohol can raise heart-attack and stroke risk.

Haiti Security & Governance: Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force has begun a gradual rollout in the Port-au-Prince metro, with the first phase launched June 1 and expected to expand as logistics and personnel ramp up. Public Safety & Infrastructure: Haitian National Police report recovering the bodies of three officers killed during a major operation in Artibonite, underscoring the ongoing pressure on security forces. Agriculture & Food Security: Haiti–France cooperation updates highlight a portfolio of projects spanning agriculture, food security, education, health, governance, biodiversity and culture, with calls for earlier partner involvement to improve coordination and monitoring. Industry & Trade: Haiti’s development agenda also intersects with broader regional production efforts, including Guatemala’s push to expand mango export acreage by decade’s end—aimed at capturing the U.S. seasonal window and diversifying toward Canada and Central America. Sports & Human Capital: Haiti’s Grenadier Woodensky Pierre secured a U.S. visa to join the national team for the 2026 World Cup, a small but tangible boost for talent mobility.

Security & Public Order: Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force begins a phased deployment in the Port-au-Prince metro, while Artibonite operations recover the bodies of three slain police officers and a civilian scout after a May 29 clash. Development & Agriculture: Haiti and France hold a working session on roughly 15 projects spanning agriculture, food security, education, health, governance, biodiversity and culture, with a push for earlier partner involvement and tighter monitoring. Youth & Governance: A national forum in Port-au-Prince gathers 736 young people to demand a Youth Advisory Council, incubators, more transparency, and a digital platform for citizen participation. Energy & Infrastructure: Haiti’s EDH Power Plant #2 faces a new flashpoint as Krisla’s gang takes control, raising stakes for electricity reliability. Industry & Trade: Haiti’s World Cup spotlight continues as Grenadier Woodensky Pierre secures a US visa to join the national team—another reminder of how sports logistics can intersect with national visibility.

Haiti–France Development Push: Haiti’s Planning Ministry met a French delegation (Expertise France/AFD) to align about 15 projects across agriculture, food security, education, health, governance, biodiversity and culture—urging partners to involve the ministry earlier for tighter coordination and monitoring. Youth & Agriculture Priorities: A national youth forum in Port-au-Prince gathered 736 young people to demand a Youth Advisory Council, incubators, more transparency, and a digital platform for citizen input; meanwhile MARNDR held a special ceremony honoring mothers inside the ministry ahead of Mother’s Day. World Cup Supply Chain & Local Industry: With Haiti’s World Cup return after 52 years, Haitian designers are stepping in as official jerseys sell out—turning a retail gap into new fashion production and brand visibility. Economic & Food Pressure: The BRH monetary policy note flags weak growth (especially primary and secondary sectors), high inflation (20.6% in March 2026), major displacement, and severe food insecurity through March–June 2026. Environment & Resilience Skills: The Environment Ministry launched the 4th Eco-Genius competition in Pétion-ville with UNESCO, Helvetas Haiti, Heifer International and partners, training youth to tackle floods, erosion, deforestation and climate impacts.

France-Haiti Cooperation: Haiti’s Planning Minister Sandra Paulemon met a French delegation led by Ambassador Antoine Michon to review about 15 development projects, with priority areas tied to security, economic and social recovery, and elections—plus a push for earlier partner involvement and tighter monitoring. Food & Agriculture Resilience: Haiti’s MARNDR marked Mother’s Day with a special ceremony for staff, while the BRH’s latest monetary policy note flags a tough macro backdrop: economic activity down 1.1% in FY2025-26 Q1, food insecurity affecting 5.83M people, and inflation at 20.6% (March 2026). Environment & Youth Skills: The Ministry of Environment launched the 4th Eco-Genius competition in Pétion-ville with UNESCO and partners, aiming to train youth to tackle floods, erosion, deforestation, and climate impacts. Security & Logistics: In Cité Soleil, renewed gang clashes have again disrupted life in the Port-au-Prince area, underscoring how instability hits health and basic movement. Aviation/Business Safety (Global, Haiti-relevant): NBAA’s Q1 2026 accident analysis stresses strict stabilized-approach procedures and stronger ground control—key lessons for any Haiti-linked aviation operations.

Tourism & Investment: Caribbean Week in New York 2026 opens June 1 with a major ministerial turnout, including Haiti, as leaders push for resilience, market share, and stronger regional coordination. Central Banking & Food Security: Haiti’s BRH monetary policy note flags economic contraction, high inflation, fuel-driven price pressure, near-1.45M displaced people, and 5.83M facing food insecurity—plus steps aimed at macro and financial stability. Environment & Youth Skills: Haiti launches the 4th Eco-Genius competition in Pétion-ville with UNESCO and partners, aiming to train young people to tackle floods, erosion, deforestation, and pollution. Security & State Capacity: UNDP interviews Haiti’s Defense Minister on rebuilding the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H) to reduce the security vacuum after 1995 and support territorial reconquest. Health & Logistics: A new Sunrise Airways deal with Haiti’s MSPP targets faster transport of blood bags and biological specimens to improve transfusion and emergency care. Industry & Trade: IDB and FAES report over $500M mobilized for infrastructure and social projects across Haiti’s North, including water bridges, schools, and road rehabilitation. Gangs & Power: “Zapping Haiti” reports gang control of EDH Power Plant #2, alongside ongoing weapons seizures and extortion pressures. World Cup Supply Chain & Local Design: With official Haiti jerseys sold out, Haitian designers in the diaspora are filling the gap for fans seeking authentic Les Grenadiers kits. Haiti on the Pitch: Group C previews keep Haiti’s World Cup return in focus, with fixtures set for Boston, Philadelphia, and Atlanta.

Monetary Policy Watch: The BRH’s Monetary Policy Note for fiscal Q2 2025-2026 flags a tough macro mix—economic activity down 1.1% in Q1, primary/secondary/tertiary underperformance, inflation at 20.6% (March 2026), and food insecurity hitting 5.83 million people (March–June 2026), alongside rising fuel costs and major displacement (about 1.45 million by Feb. 24). Power & Industry Disruption: In Carrefour, “Krisla’s” gang seized EDH Power Plant #2 in Thorland, demanding at least eight hours of power daily for World Cup broadcasts—worsening Port-au-Prince’s already fragile electricity supply. Industrial Security: A high-level inter-ministerial meeting in Tabarre (Public Works, Defense, Trade & Industry) with major firms—including Barbancourt and Brasserie de la Couronne—aimed to secure production areas, tackle road deterioration, and propose a dedicated task force. Public Health & Logistics: Sunrise Airways signed an agreement with Haiti’s MSPP to transport biological specimens and blood bags nationwide, aiming to cut delivery times and improve emergency transfusion response. Environment & Youth Skills: The Ministry of Environment launched the 4th Eco-Genius competition in Pétion-ville with UNESCO and partners, pushing environmental problem-solving through student engagement. Security Sector Reconstruction: UNDP’s interview with Defense Minister Mario Andrésol outlines a long-term plan to rebuild the Armed Forces of Haiti as a territorial reconquest force while police focus on public order. Regional Finance Coordination: BRH Governor Ronald Gabriel joined CARICOM central bank talks in Belize, emphasizing resilience against energy shocks, inflation, and the need for stronger payment-system integration.

Security & Industry: Haiti’s Defense Minister Mario Andrésol lays out a plan to rebuild the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H) as a sustainable answer to the security crisis, arguing the 1995 army dissolution left a vacuum that armed groups exploited—while the police keep public order and the army shifts toward territorial reconquest. Power & Manufacturing: Gang leader “Krisla” seized EDH Power Plant #2 in Carrefour, demanding at least eight hours of electricity daily to keep World Cup broadcasts running—cutting Port-au-Prince’s supply after other generation and transmission failures. Industrial Continuity: A high-level meeting in Tabarre brought together Public Works, Defense, and Trade & Industry with major firms (including Barbancourt and Brasserie de la Couronne) to discuss road breakdowns and security risks, with a task force proposed to protect production areas and jobs. Logistics & Trade: Haiti and the Dominican Republic move to resume passenger and cargo flights on May 30 via Cap-Haïtien, aiming to restore regional connectivity after more than two years of suspension. Finance & Resilience: BRH Governor Ronald Gabriel highlights CARICOM central bank priorities—payment modernization, financial integration, and resilience against energy shocks and inflation hitting small economies. Aid & Infrastructure: The FAES-IDB partnership reports mobilizing over $500M, with field visits across the North to track water, school, road, and displacement-support projects.

Power & Security: Armed men linked to “Krisla” seized EDH Power Plant #2 in Thorland (Carrefour), demanding personnel evacuation and pushing for at least 8 hours of daily power—an action that further cripples Port-au-Prince’s already fragile electricity supply. Industrial Recovery: Haiti’s Ministry of Public Works convened an inter-ministerial meeting in Tabarre with Defense and Trade & Industry, plus major firms (including Barbancourt, Brasserie de la Couronne, ECEM and E-Power) to tackle road damage and the security crisis; a dedicated task force is proposed to protect production areas and jobs. Cross-Border Logistics: Haiti and the Dominican Republic are set to resume commercial passenger and cargo flights on May 30 via Cap-Haïtien, restoring connectivity after more than two years of suspension tied to Haiti’s security situation.