AGP Executive Report

UN Security Council Pressure: UNODC Executive Director Monica Juma told the Security Council Haiti needs urgent support, warning organized crime is turning a security crisis into a governance crisis as gangs tighten control of institutions and livelihoods. Anti-Gang Mission: The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) submitted its first roadmap to extend its mandate through September 2028, with benchmarks like dismantling gang strongholds, reopening transport corridors, and protecting critical infrastructure. TPS Deadline Fallout (U.S.): As Haiti TPS protections near a Friday cutoff, Miami-Dade leaders and advocates say hospitals and clinics could face staffing shocks and families face impossible choices; Senate Republicans also blocked an extension bid. Deportations Intensify: DHS says ICE deported more than 100 Haitians with criminal records, including sex offenses and carjacking, as the Trump administration pushes harder enforcement. U.S.-Haiti Security Contractor Scrutiny: Rep. Joaquin Castro urged oversight of Erik Prince-linked Vectus Global as the Pentagon seeks closer coordination tied to Haiti’s anti-gang efforts. Local Fear in Ohio: Springfield residents report ICE vehicle sightings, heightening anxiety among Little Haiti and Little Caribbean communities. Migration Storytelling: A new Haitian documentary, “Born to Dance, Forced to Run,” follows a dancer’s journey across countries as identity and safety collide with shifting immigration status.

Gang Control & UN Mission: The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force (GSF) has submitted its first detailed roadmap to the Security Council, asking for a mandate extension through September 2028, with benchmarks like dismantling gang strongholds, reopening transport corridors, and protecting critical infrastructure. Regional Security Coordination: Dominican Foreign Minister Roberto Álvarez met GSF special representative Jack Christofides to discuss the force’s deployment and next steps to strengthen operational capacity. Haiti’s Political Transition: UN officials urged stakeholders to keep momentum in Haiti’s political transition while warning that armed gangs are tightening their grip on institutions. Haitian TPS Fallout in the U.S.: Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell led a coalition urging Congress to extend Haitian TPS through April 20, 2029 and restore judicial oversight of TPS termination decisions. U.S. Deportation Timetable: Haiti’s migration office says the U.S. has informed it that deportation flights will begin after July 24, with about two flights per week carrying roughly 250 people. U.S. Court Pushback: A federal judge blocked parts of Trump administration asylum and TPS-related restrictions, granting a temporary reprieve while legal challenges proceed. HIV Funding Shock (Haiti-linked): New research ahead of AIDS 2026 says PEPFAR disruptions led to major drops in pediatric HIV treatment, with Haiti among the countries showing sharper declines. U.S. Crackdown on Gang Money Online: UN Ambassador Mike Waltz told lawmakers the U.S. will move to stop Haitian gangs from making money via social media. Community Tensions in the Diaspora: A Springfield town hall highlighted rising anxiety among some residents about Haitian neighbors as TPS deadlines near.

TPS Deportation Timeline: Haiti’s National Office of Migration says the U.S. has told it to expect weekly deportation flights after July 24, with about 250 people per week—at that pace, roughly 1,000 a month—after the Supreme Court cleared the way to end TPS for Haitians. Legal Pressure on Haiti’s Transition: A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on TPS protections is now reshaping Haitian families’ futures, while Haiti’s own political process faces mounting security strain. Martelly in Moïse Case: Former President Michel Joseph Martelly returned to testify before investigating Judge Jean Denis Cyprien in the Jovenel Moïse assassination probe, as Haiti’s judiciary pushes forward in a case that has yet to reach trial. U.S.-Backed Anti-Gang Operations: At a congressional hearing, a U.S. military adviser said Haiti’s government-run Task Force is a “tremendous partner,” with plans for closer ties to Erik Prince’s Vectus Global amid rights-group alarms over drone-strike civilian harm. Haiti Elections Under Threat: UN reporting warns Haiti risks sliding into an organized-crime state as gangs tighten control over institutions, complicating efforts to hold free, credible elections. Aid and Health Fallout: New AIDS 2026 research links PEPFAR disruptions to major drops in HIV treatment access, with Haiti among the countries showing steeper declines.

Haiti Elections & Rule of Law: UNODC warned the Security Council that Haiti is shifting from a security crisis to a governance crisis as armed gangs tighten control of institutions and economic lifelines, urging action beyond security operations. Judicial Accountability: Former President Michel Joseph Martelly testified before investigating judge Jean Denis Cyprien in the Moïse assassination probe, his first court appearance since returning to Haiti on July 15. International Support for Elections: Reports say the international community is backing moves toward holding free, credible elections, while Haiti’s government continues to press partners to keep momentum. Gang Suppression Force: The Dominican Republic urged faster full implementation of the Gang Suppression Force mandate renewal, as UN discussions continue on Haiti’s stabilization. U.S. Deportations & TPS Fallout: DHS said it deported more than 100 Haitians convicted of serious crimes, while the TPS endgame continues to raise alarms for Haitian families and services in the U.S. Humanitarian & Health Impacts: A study ahead of AIDS 2026 found U.S.-backed pediatric HIV treatment fell after aid cuts, underscoring how policy shifts can quickly hit vulnerable communities.

Gang Violence & UN Diplomacy: UN envoy Carlos Ruiz Massieu told the Security Council Haiti must sustain momentum in its political transition, citing the revised electoral decree, consensus on an electoral budget, and the start of voter registration—while warning security remains the biggest hurdle. Elections & Credibility: Haiti’s Foreign Affairs Minister Raina Forbin urged the international community to back free, credible, inclusive, participatory elections, saying seven departments are ready for electoral activities and the Gang Suppression Force is vital to protect voting. GSF & Regional Security: U.S. UN envoy Mike Waltz said the U.S. will soon target violent gangs’ monetization of social media, and also warned Haiti’s crisis threatens Dominican national security through arms trafficking and drug smuggling. Human Rights in Detention: UN Special Representative Vanessa Frazier said children in Haiti have reported being jailed for years without seeing a judge, calling the situation among the world’s most alarming and urging gang-linked children be treated as victims first. TPS Fallout for Haitians in the U.S.: Supreme Court-driven TPS termination is pushing uncertainty and departures, while DHS announced deportation flights to Haiti including people convicted of child sex crimes, carjacking, and drug trafficking. Aid & Women’s Services: A UN Women report says more than one million women and girls lost access to lifesaving services since January 2025 as humanitarian funding collapses. Local Governance & Development: Haiti’s Ministry of Public Works launched road resurfacing on the Port-de-Paix–Jean-Rabel corridor and rehabilitated tourism-linked sections, while a binational “Blue Hispaniola” project launched to strengthen cross-border marine conservation and livelihoods.

Elections & Security: Haiti is urging the international community to back free, credible elections while the UN Security Council weighs next steps for the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), as Haiti’s and CARICOM-linked calls focus on renewing the mandate and speeding deployment. UN Human Rights: The UN says Haitian children are being jailed for years without seeing a judge, with many held in overcrowded cells meant for minors, and urges gang-associated children be treated as victims first. U.S. Pressure on Gangs: U.S. envoy Mike Waltz says Washington will move to stop violent Haitian gangs from monetizing social media to recruit children, as the U.S. also prepares to tighten pressure on Haitian TPS holders. TPS Fallout in the U.S.: DHS reports Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio are beginning to leave “voluntarily,” offering a free flight home and a $2,600 exit payment, while deportation fears grow nationwide. Local Governance & Development: Haiti’s Ministry of Public Works launched a 46 km road resurfacing project in the Northwest (Port-de-Paix to Jean-Rabel) and is rehabilitating key tourism-linked sections. Cross-Border Cooperation: The binational “Blue Hispaniola” project was officially launched to support sustainable marine management and livelihoods across Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Immigration & Rights: The U.S. Supreme Court decision ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians is set to leave hundreds of thousands exposed again, with critics warning of renewed gang violence, family separations, and shortages in care work as protections expire. Public Safety & Governance: In Massachusetts, lawmakers are demanding an immediate review of the commercial driver’s license system after a Pennsylvania trooper was killed in a crash involving an illegal immigrant from Haiti who reportedly obtained a CDL in Brockton—so far, no response from the governor or the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Security & Humanitarian Crisis: A new snapshot of Haiti’s crisis reports millions needing aid, with displacement and hunger rising as armed groups expand; authorities say elections and security operations are moving forward, but aid funding remains dangerously low. Diplomacy & State Capacity: Haiti’s Prime Minister met writer Dany Laferrière, while Foreign Affairs and Public Works laid the foundation stone for a new diplomatic lounge at Cap-Haïtien International Airport, alongside Haiti–Japan talks highlighting reconstruction and disaster-risk support. Local Relief: In Kenscoff, the Social Assistance Fund coordinated with the mayor to deliver food and hygiene support for tens of thousands displaced by violence.

Haiti Security & Elections: The UN warns Haiti’s risk of mass killings is “real and growing” as armed gangs expand, disrupting schools, hospitals, and aid delivery while transitional authorities push ahead with elections and a constitutional referendum. Gang Violence in Port-au-Prince Area: In Kenscoff and Pétion-Ville, at least 61 people were killed in early July attacks, with families fleeing and local officials describing widespread burning and terror. Humanitarian Crisis: With more than half the country needing relief, Haiti faces severe shortages as violence drives displacement, hunger, and breakdowns in healthcare and clean water. US Travel & TPS Pressure on Haitians: The US State Department keeps Haiti on its highest “Do Not Travel” list, while US courts and DHS guidance around Temporary Protected Status leave many Haitians facing uncertainty about work permits and possible removal. US Travel Advisory: The State Department placed 23 countries on Level 4, including Haiti, citing extreme security risks and limited consular help. Community Support (Diaspora): Miami’s Little Haiti is preparing a major back-to-school giveaway for hundreds of students, reflecting ongoing Haitian community support amid broader pressures.

Haiti Security & Elections: The UN warns Haiti faces a “real and growing” risk of mass atrocities as gangs expand ahead of planned elections, with civilians hit hardest and attacks targeting neighborhoods, schools, and hospitals. Mass Violence Update: UN-linked reporting says at least 61 people were killed in Kenscoff and Pétion-Ville between July 4–9, including 14 children, with thousands displaced and homes and telecom infrastructure destroyed. Haiti Governance & Security Coordination: Haiti’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security signed an MoU with the Gang Suppression Force representative to improve coordination against armed groups. US Travel Ban Impact (Haiti Included): The US State Department placed 23 countries on Level 4 “Do Not Travel,” explicitly listing Haiti among the destinations Americans are told to avoid. US TPS Pressure on Haitians: After the Supreme Court cleared DHS to end TPS, USCIS deadlines for Haiti are set for July 24, with DHS urging recipients to accept a $2,600 departure payment and flight before protections expire. Regional Humanitarian Context: UN Women reports deep aid cuts are threatening women’s organizations in crises worldwide, including Haiti, as demand rises and many groups plan to close.

Elections & Security: The UN warns Haiti’s risk of mass atrocities is “real and growing” as gangs expand and civilians are hit hardest, even as transitional authorities press ahead with a constitutional referendum and elections. Gang Violence: In Kenscoff and Pétion-Ville, UN reports at least 61 people killed (including 14 children) in attacks July 4–9, with homes and telecoms destroyed and thousands fleeing. Justice & Coordination: Haiti’s Ministry of Justice and Public Security signed an MoU with the Gang Suppression Force to improve coordination against armed groups. Human Rights & Governance: The UN Security Council briefing links worsening violence to political instability, urging stronger international support to restore public order. Heritage & Culture: In Grande-Rivière-du-Nord, Haitian cultural experts say antique firearms found under a church courtyard may date to the late 18th century, boosting efforts to preserve pre-independence history. Regional/External Pressure: The US issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory covering Haiti, alongside 22 other countries, citing dangerous conditions and limited ability to assist. Migration Policy Shock (Diaspora): US TPS deadlines for Haitians are set to end July 24, with DHS urging recipients to accept a $2,600 departure payment and flight before protections expire.

TPS Deadline Pressure on Haitians in the U.S.: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared DHS to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, with USCIS setting a July 24 layoff/authorization deadline for Haiti and a short “self-deport” push from DHS. Gang Violence and Security Coordination in Haiti: The UN condemned Haiti gang attacks that killed at least 61 people (including 14 children) and displaced thousands, while Haiti’s Justice Ministry signed an MoU with the Gang Suppression Force to improve coordination. Former President Martelly Returns for Moïse Case: Michel Martelly arrived in Port-au-Prince for testimony in the ongoing investigation into President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination. Heritage Find in Northern Haiti: Excavations under a church in Grande-Rivière-du-Nord uncovered about 20 antique firearms, possibly dating to the late 18th century. Regional Politics/Defense Watch: The Dominican Republic unveiled new drones, armored vehicles, and upgraded infrastructure at San Isidro Air Base, citing security challenges along the Haiti border.

TPS Deadline Looms: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, and DHS is warning holders they have only days left to “self-deport” before protections lapse on July 24, leaving hundreds of thousands vulnerable to detention and deportation. Local Impact in Haiti’s Diaspora: Haitian communities in places like Florida and Philadelphia are scrambling for legal options as work authorization uncertainty threatens healthcare staffing and family stability. Martelly Returns Home: Former Haitian president Michel Martelly arrived in Port-au-Prince amid the ongoing Moïse assassination investigation, with observers watching whether his testimony could shift the case. Culture & Heritage: In Grande-Rivière-du-Nord, archaeologists and the National Bureau of Ethnology say antique firearms found under a church may date to Haiti’s pre-independence era. Regional Politics: CARICOM tax administrators are meeting in Guyana to discuss future-ready, data-driven revenue systems across the region. Security & Mobility: Royal Caribbean extended its suspension of Labadee visits through June 2027, citing ongoing safety concerns tied to Haiti’s instability.

Temporary Protected Status Crisis: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, and Haiti-focused reporting shows the fallout is already hitting families and employers as work authorization deadlines approach and “legal limbo” spreads. Deportation Pressure on Haiti: A new deportation flight to Haiti signals removals are set to ramp up after TPS ends, with advocates warning the U.S. is sending people back into a country facing deadly gang violence. Local Impact in the U.S.: Haitian communities in states like Ohio and Texas are scrambling over what comes next for work permits, healthcare staffing, and day-to-day survival. Haiti’s Political Spotlight: Former President Michel Martelly returned to Haiti after postponing a judicial summons tied to the Jovenel Moïse assassination case, reviving political debate amid legal scrutiny and sanctions. Safety and Travel: Royal Caribbean extended its suspension of visits to Labadee through June 2027, citing ongoing security concerns in Haiti.

Former President Michel Martelly Returns: Michel Joseph Martelly came back to Haiti on July 15 after postponing a judicial summons tied to the 2021 Moïse assassination probe, and is now expected to appear before Judge Jean Denis Cyprien—renewing scrutiny amid corruption allegations and past U.S./Canada sanctions. Haiti Violence Worsens: Aid groups warn Haiti is rapidly deteriorating as gang violence expands and drone attacks surge, with the International Rescue Committee placing Haiti among the top five on its 2026 emergency watch list. TPS Shockwaves for Haitians in the U.S.: The fallout from the U.S. Supreme Court’s TPS decision keeps hitting Haitian communities, with new reporting and local reactions in places like Indiana, Ohio, Massachusetts, and New York focused on jobs, healthcare staffing, and family stability. U.S. Immigration Politics Intensify: Florida Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a bill to ban entry from dozens of countries including Haiti, adding to the pressure on Haitian migration and legal protections. Regional Governance: CARICOM tax administrators are set to meet in July in Guyana to push “future-ready” tax systems across the region.

TPS Fallout in the U.S.: Haitian and Syrian Temporary Protected Status is set to end after a Supreme Court ruling, and Haitians in Florida and beyond are bracing for job loss and family separation—while healthcare unions warn the move could worsen caregiver shortages in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care. Healthcare Pressure: New York healthcare leaders and 1199SEIU say ending TPS would destabilize staffing for seniors and people with disabilities, just as demand rises. Community Anxiety in South Florida: At Miami’s Notre Dame d’Haiti, the Supreme Court decision turned a church feast into a prayer for relatives and a safer future. Political Pushback in Washington: Rep. Nancy Mace introduced a “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act” that would bar entry for Haitians and others from dozens of countries, echoing Trump-era travel restrictions. Haiti Security Deterioration: Aid groups report escalating gang violence and a sharp rise in drone attacks, with Port-au-Prince heavily affected. Regional Politics: Dominican President Luis Abinader says his country will not send troops to Haiti’s UN-backed anti-gang force, offering only logistical and medical support. Notable Return: Sanctioned former President Michel Martelly returned to Haiti amid reports he may testify in the Jovenel Moïse killing investigation.

TPS Deadline Uncertainty: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the Trump administration to end Haitian TPS, but the exact loss date is still murky as DHS seeks to lift a stay and the D.C. Circuit will hear arguments early; TPS work authorization was extended to July 24, with the mandate likely taking effect July 27. Immigration Law Push: Rep. Nancy Mace introduced the “Third World Immigration Moratorium Act,” proposing entry bans for citizens of 39 countries including Haiti, aligning with Trump-era travel restrictions. Regional Security Line Drawn: Dominican President Luis Abinader said the DR will not deploy troops to Haiti’s UN-backed anti-gang force, offering only logistical, medical, and humanitarian support. Political Spotlight on Haiti: Former President Michel Martelly returned to Haiti amid reports he may testify in the 2021 killing investigation of Jovenel Moïse. Public Safety & Mobility: Royal Caribbean extended its suspension of Labadee cruise calls through June 2027, citing safety and security concerns. Haiti in the U.S. Spotlight: Healthcare unions and providers warned that ending TPS would worsen caregiver shortages and disrupt nursing home and home-care staffing.