AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElections & Security: Haitian opposition lawyer André Michel says a “minimum level of security” must be restored before elections, warning armed gangs will otherwise win. OAS Diplomacy: OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin met Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to press for “credible, inclusive, transparent” elections and coordinate security, justice, and humanitarian support. Gang Suppression Force: A UN-backed deployment roadmap for Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force targets 2,000–2,500 troops by August, expands across departments in September, and aims for full 5,500 operational personnel by October, with priorities including National Road #1 and protection of humanitarian corridors. TPS Fallout in the U.S.: Haitian officials’ reintegration messaging is being mocked online as U.S. TPS ends, while reports from Ohio’s Springfield describe ICE arrests and detentions of Haitians after TPS expiration. Healthcare Impact: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul warns abrupt TPS termination will force layoffs of Haitian workers and disrupt healthcare, as unions and nursing homes protest the loss of a key workforce. Trade: The U.S. Senate passed a two-year extension of Haiti HOPE and HELP trade preference programs, pushing renewal to Dec. 31, 2028. Public Health: A real-world study in Haiti and other countries finds TB preventive treatment for people with HIV reduces TB disease and death, especially when started early in HIV care.
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