TPS & Deportations: A U.S. Senate forum highlighted how Haitians on Temporary Protected Status have contributed to Springfield, Ohio, as Trump-era policy changes lead to more deportations—five Springfield Haitians were sent back after TPS ended in July. Human Rights & Violence: The UN says more than 5,700 people were killed or injured in Haiti by gangs or during operations between Jan. 1 and Sept. 11, with kidnappings rising and child recruitment “nearly tripling.” Kidnappings Ahead of Elections: UN-linked reporting shows at least 81 kidnappings from April–June, up 42%, as gangs target prominent figures while Haiti prepares for long-delayed general elections. UN Security Council & Gangs: Haiti’s security push continues as France and Haiti’s foreign ministry stress full deployment of the Gang Suppression Force, while the UN extends the mandate amid ongoing attacks. Elections & Diaspora Voting: The CEP met Haiti’s foreign ministry on a pilot for voting by the Haitian diaspora abroad, aiming for an inclusive process. Local Governance: Kenscoff’s mayor calls for community mobilization to rehabilitate access roads. Economy & Aid: The IMF warns Haiti faces an “exceptionally difficult” macroeconomic situation, with insecurity and the end of TPS threatening remittances.