Haiti–Dominican Republic Football Fallout: After Haiti’s 4-1 win in Santo Domingo, the Dominican Republic banned Haiti’s national team from using sports facilities, citing fan gate breaches and “zero tolerance” for indiscipline; Haiti’s federation and embassy pushed back, stressing neighborly respect. Security & Elections: UN rights chief Volker Türk warned Haiti is far from conditions for credible elections, citing gang violence and rights abuses, while the UN Security Council extended the Gang Suppression Force mandate to March 31, 2027 amid calls to fully staff and fund it. Budget & State Capacity: Haiti’s 2026–2027 budget (401.2B gourdes) prioritizes public security and defense, election organization and institutional restoration, and economic recovery tied to social protection. Economy & Trade Controls: Haiti reinforced a ban on third-country goods transiting through the Dominican Republic, directing shipments to Haitian ports/airports for customs checks. Local Governance & Services: In Cap-Haitien, Civil Protection reviewed plans to rehabilitate emergency response centers and strengthen rescue and firefighting capacity. Industry & Jobs: Industry Week wrapped with a major fair showcasing Haitian production and linking exhibitors with job seekers. Diaspora/US Immigration Pressure: In Springfield, Ohio, a Haitian student’s funeral followed reports linking his suicide to TPS revocation and ICE monitoring, while a judge ordered ICE to release a Haitian detainee or grant a bond hearing.