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  • Diaspora : Preparations for the general elections in Haiti

    Diaspora : Preparations for the general elections in Haiti

    On May 27, 2026, four key Haitian government agencies convened a critical working session to lay the groundwork for Haitian diaspora engagement in the country’s upcoming general elections. Participants included senior representatives from the Ministry of Haitians Living Abroad (MHAVE), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), and the National Identification Office (ONI), who gathered to finalize tangible, actionable mechanisms to ensure overseas voters can exercise their democratic rights.

    This meeting is more than a routine administrative step: it marks a historic milestone for Haitian electoral governance. For years, Haitians residing outside the country have pushed for formal recognition of their right to participate in national elections. The recent electoral decree that officially authorizes the CEP to organize voting processes for diaspora communities fulfills that longstanding demand, and this interagency session is the first concrete step to turn that legal mandate into practice.

    During the day-long discussions, officials zeroed in on three core strategic priorities. First, they reviewed plans for voter registration to be carried out through Haitian consulates and embassies across the globe, alongside updates on the ongoing national citizen identification process led by the ONI, which is a prerequisite for voter eligibility. Second, the group explored the feasibility of opening polling stations in major international cities with large concentrations of Haitian expatriates. Finally, attendees worked through details of logistical coordination between electoral bodies and overseas diplomatic missions to resolve potential bottlenecks ahead of voting.

    Kathia Verdier, who leads both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the diaspora portfolio, has taken on a central bridging role in the process. Verdier continues to serve as the key liaison between the CEP and Haitian communities living abroad, working to remove administrative barriers and ensure the voting process for overseas voters is organized, transparent, and inclusive.

    This year’s national mobilization campaign for diaspora participation carries the unifying theme: “Haiti : Security, Elections, the Diaspora Participates to Support Stability”, framing overseas voter engagement as a core contribution to restoring stability to the Caribbean nation.

  • Leisure : Did you know ? #27

    Leisure : Did you know ? #27

    The Haiti-based general knowledge platform HaitiLibre Quiz has rolled out its latest monthly content update, adding 30 brand new knowledge games to its free, no-registration gaming library as of May 4, 2026. This expansion brings the platform’s total collection of interactive quizzes up to 119, covering a wide range of topics from local Haitian current affairs and culture to global historical, military and social themes.

    In the 27th installment of the platform’s popular “Did You Know?” educational series, the quiz team shares a key insight into modern Western military strategy: that mastering asymmetric conflict has become a central focus of contemporary military doctrine today. To contextualize this concept, the feature contrasts asymmetric conflict with traditional conventional warfare. In a standard conventional conflict, two standing national armies from sovereign states face off on a clearly defined battlefield, typically using comparable equipment and tactical approaches. Asymmetric warfare, by contrast, is defined by a massive power gap between opposing sides: a militarily advanced, well-resourced state often finds itself pitted against non-state groups such as insurgencies, terrorist organizations or guerrilla movements.

    For the weaker, outgunned side in these conflicts, direct head-on confrontation is rarely a viable strategy. Instead, these groups rely on unconventional tactics to offset their material disadvantages: hit-and-run harassment, improvised explosive devices, and psychological warfare designed to erode the stronger side’s morale and public support. One of the biggest challenges for powerful modern militaries in these conflicts is achieving a clear, traditional military victory: opposing non-state fighters often embed themselves within civilian populations, making it difficult to separate combatants from non-combatants and eliminate the adversary’s ability to operate. Recent high-profile conflicts in Afghanistan and the Sahel region serve as stark illustrations of this dynamic, showing that even overwhelming technological superiority does not guarantee a swift or decisive win for the stronger military power.

    Built to serve knowledge seekers of all ages and skill levels, the HaitiLibre Quiz platform offers all its exclusive content completely free of charge, with no account registration required for access. Every quiz is available in both French and English, and is structured with three distinct difficulty tiers: easy, intermediate and hard, to accommodate casual learners and expert knowledge enthusiasts alike. Users can browse general knowledge topics across a wide range of categories, or head to the dedicated expert menu for more advanced, challenging question sets. With new games added every month to keep content fresh and engaging, the platform invites visitors to explore its full collection, share the resource with friends and family, and submit feedback to help improve future updates.

  • Haiti at the High-Level International Conference on Water and Development

    Haiti at the High-Level International Conference on Water and Development

    From May 25 to 28, 2026, the capital city of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, is hosting the 4th High-Level International Conference focused on the 2018-2028 Decade of Action for Water and Sustainable Development. Representing Haiti at the invitation of the conference, Environment Minister Valéry Fils-Aimé is participating in the gathering under instructions from Haiti’s Prime Minister, aligning his delegation’s participation with the Haitian government’s core strategic priorities: integrated water resources management, enhanced climate resilience, and strengthened national environmental governance.

    This landmark global conference convenes senior delegation leaders, national government representatives, leaders of multilateral international institutions, and development partners from across every continent. The core agenda centers on pressing, shared challenges: advancing inclusive water governance, building systemic climate resilience, and embedding water security into long-term sustainable development strategies. For Haiti, the conference represents a critical opportunity to expand technical collaboration and open new cooperation channels for two key national projects: the revitalization of the National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INARHY) and broader efforts to improve sustainable water resource management across the Caribbean nation.

    On May 26, Minister Fils-Aimé delivered an address to the plenary assembly that outlined major progress Haiti has achieved in its water sector over the 2005-2015 decade. Key milestones he highlighted included the establishment and institutional strengthening of the National Directorate for Drinking Water and Sanitation (DINEPA), which consolidated a national governance framework for water access. He also noted the completion of targeted water infrastructure projects across dozens of rural and urban municipalities, the rollout of community-led hygiene and sanitation public awareness campaigns, and the development of durable technical and financial partnerships with the global community to address long-standing structural vulnerabilities in Haiti’s water system.

    Central to Fils-Aimé’s address was the argument that no climate-vulnerable nation can tackle the interconnected crises of water insecurity and accelerating climate change in isolation. He called for a new era of strengthened global solidarity rooted in equitable knowledge sharing, open technology transfer, and expanded access to climate finance for the world’s most vulnerable countries.

    Outlining Haiti’s specific policy asks, Fils-Aimé emphasized four core priorities: expanded access to climate finance and dedicated support mechanisms for low-income and vulnerable nations; accelerated technology transfer and capacity building in sustainable water management, national hydrological monitoring, and climate resilience infrastructure; cross-border collaborative action to protect critical water ecosystems and transboundary watersheds; and increased international backing for local community initiatives that boost adaptive capacity for marginalized populations facing environmental crises.

    As part of the global 2018-2028 Decade of Action framework, Fils-Aimé also presented Haiti’s upcoming domestic initiatives to strengthen water governance and climate resilience. Key national priorities set out by the minister include the finalization and rollout of the National Water and Sanitation Plan (PHAN), the formal establishment of the revitalized National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INARHY), the mainstreaming of water security concerns into national climate adaptation policy, and the validation of the National Integrated Water Resources Management Plan (IWRM 2025–2050), which is currently in the final approval stage.

    In closing his remarks, Fils-Aimé highlighted the critical importance of inclusive, community-centered water management projects that center the participation of women, youth, and Indigenous local stakeholders in long-term sustainable water resource governance, echoing the conference’s core focus on leaving no community behind in the global push for water security.

  • Ambitious action plan of the Haitian Minister of Culture

    Ambitious action plan of the Haitian Minister of Culture

    Haiti’s Minister of Culture and Communication (MCC) Emmanuel Ménard has laid out a sweeping multi-faceted action plan targeted for full implementation by the close of the 2025-2026 fiscal year on August 31, 2026, as part of the broader national push for state institutional reform and modernization. The plan centers on four core pillars that tie institutional overhaul, cultural preservation, public engagement, and economic growth into a unified vision for strengthening Haiti’s national identity and governance.

    The first pillar focuses on internal institutional modernization, designed to embed core values of transparency, administrative efficiency, and closer citizen engagement across the ministry’s operations. Key reforms include updating the ministry’s outdated legal framework, establishing new dedicated legal and internal audit units, strengthening existing accountability and oversight mechanisms, and expanding the ministry’s physical and operational presence across all of Haiti’s regional departments. These structural changes are intended to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks and bring government cultural services closer to communities across the country.

    A second and central priority of the plan is restoring culture to its rightful place as a core driver of national development, through targeted investments in preserving Haiti’s rich collective memory. The ministry has outlined concrete initiatives to safeguard both tangible and intangible cultural heritage, rehabilitate deteriorating historical sites, restore critical national cultural infrastructure, and elevate the legacies of iconic figures in Haitian history. Standout projects in this area include the full restoration of Anténor Firmin’s historic house, the conversion of Jacmel’s existing School-Workshop into a national Artistic Restoration Center, and a series of upgrades to national museums and protected historical monuments across the country, all designed to preserve the nation’s heritage for coming generations.

    The plan also takes an inclusive approach to centering the foundational roots of Haitian national identity, with dedicated protections for grassroots and traditional cultural practices that form the soul of the nation. Minister Ménard’s agenda prioritizes official recognition and protection for traditional Lakou communal encampments, mystical societies, folk traditions, and community-held heritage, framing these practices as irreplaceable components of Haitian culture. Planned interventions at multiple historic Lakou sites, most notably in Gonaïves, and the development of the Lakou Bwakayiman project, mark a deliberate step toward honoring the value of traditional knowledge and ancestral practices that have long shaped Haitian life.

    Beyond cultural preservation, the ministry is set to modernize its public communication and citizen outreach functions to bridge the gap between government and the Haitian public. Key upgrades include expanding the operational capacity of Radio Télévision Nationale d’Haïti (RTNH), relaunching the official State Journal with a new digital-first format, launching regular publications of the MCC Review, and establishing a new national Information and Communication Center that includes a 24/7 public call center for citizen inquiries.

    Finally, the plan includes comprehensive measures to support cultural workers and unlock growth in Haiti’s domestic creative economy. Reforms here range from conducting the first-ever general census of the country’s cultural sector, issuing standardized professional identification cards for cultural workers, providing streamlined administrative support for independent cultural operators, establishing a dedicated national cultural development fund, and organizing the inaugural Haitian Creativity Festival. These measures are designed to professionalize the cultural sector, spur artistic innovation, and create new sustainable economic opportunities for artists, artisans, writers, musicians, and cultural professionals across every region of Haiti.

    Minister Ménard’s agenda ties all these priorities together into a clear, forward-looking national vision: by strengthening institutional governance, revitalizing cultural heritage, and empowering cultural creators, Haiti can build a more confident, connected, and resilient nation proud of its unique identity and ready for future growth.

  • Installation of a new Municipal Commission in Cité Soleil, Haiti

    Installation of a new Municipal Commission in Cité Soleil, Haiti

    On May 27, 2026, Haiti took a key step toward stabilizing one of its most troubled urban areas with the formal inauguration of a new municipal governing commission for Cité Soleil, a densely populated neighborhood that has long grappled with widespread insecurity and underdevelopment.

    The installation ceremony was led by Paul Antoine Bien-Aimé, Haiti’s Minister of the Interior and Territorial Communities, joined by senior regional and national officials including Gérald François, Departmental Delegate for the West, and Mallew Étienne, Director of Territorial Communities. The event drew a diverse audience of attendees, ranging from civil society representatives and national political figures to family members and supporters of the incoming commission members.

    Leading the new body is Daniel Saint-Hilaire, who will serve as commission President, a role equivalent to municipal mayor. He will be joined by two deputy mayors, Betty Montina and Jackenson Auguste. The interim commission has been mandated to oversee all municipal administrative functions and drive local development work until general local elections can be held at a future date.

    In his keynote address at the ceremony, Minister Bien-Aimé highlighted the extraordinary grit and persistence Cité Soleil residents have demonstrated amid the overlapping crises that have held the community back for years. He pointed to the deep-seated challenges the municipality faces: ongoing gang-related violence, crumbling or nonexistent basic infrastructure, and widespread systemic poverty that leaves most residents in precarious living conditions. Against this backdrop, he pressed the new leadership to prioritize sustained, responsive support for local residents, emphasizing that collaboration with all community stakeholders is critical to building the peace and stability needed to enable displaced families to return to their homes and allow daily community and economic life to resume. “I am counting on you to work towards establishing security and stability, as well as economic recovery and creating the necessary conditions for holding elections,” Bien-Aimé told the commission.

    Following his formal appointment, Saint-Hilaire laid out his administration’s priorities after opening with remarks thanking national officials for the opportunity to lead. He committed the commission to open, accountable, and dynamic governance rooted in transparency, integrity, and consistent engagement with all community groups.

    To tackle Cité Soleil’s most pressing challenges, Saint-Hilaire called for coordinated support from local and national public institutions, private sector organizations, and Haiti’s international development partners. He also issued a appeal for collective action to all residents of Cité Soleil, including members of the Haitian diaspora with roots in the community, noting that the upcoming Atlantic hurricane season—set to begin on June 1—adds extra urgency to addressing gaps in infrastructure and emergency preparedness.

    Saint-Hilaire also spoke openly about the ongoing violence that has torn through multiple sections of Cité Soleil, a crisis that has already claimed civilian lives, destroyed widespread property, and forced thousands of families to flee their homes. He confirmed that the new commission will work hand-in-hand with Haiti’s central government to facilitate inclusive, constructive dialogue aimed at ending conflict, reopening closed schools, rebooting local economic activity, and creating safe conditions for displaced populations to return to their original neighborhoods.

  • Economy : 66th Meeting of Governors of Central Banks of CARICOM (BRH Speech)

    Economy : 66th Meeting of Governors of Central Banks of CARICOM (BRH Speech)

    Against a backdrop of growing global economic and financial volatility, the 66th Meeting of CARICOM Central Bank Governors gathered this week in Belize, bringing together regional monetary leaders to address shared challenges and advance collective growth. Among the participants was Ronald Gabriel, Governor of the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH), who joined the hybrid-format gathering to contribute to discussions that hold major stakes for small and developing economies across the Caribbean.

    This year’s meeting centered on a defining priority for the region: strengthening economic resilience while advancing coordinated, collaborative action across member states. Participants emphasized that in an era of interconnected global shocks, regional solidarity is not just a strategic advantage, but an essential tool to tackle overlapping economic challenges and lay the groundwork for long-term, widespread stability across the Caribbean.

    For Haiti, the outcomes of these discussions carry particular urgency. Fragile economies like Haiti’s bear the brunt of external pressures that have rippled across global markets in recent years, from escalating geopolitical tensions and volatile energy price swings to persistent inflationary spikes. These shocks disproportionately harm low-income and vulnerable populations, making coordinated regional support and policy alignment even more critical for the country’s ongoing efforts to stabilize its economy.

    Attendees reaffirmed three core pillars of regional progress: deepened cross-border cooperation, enhanced financial integration, and a unified collective voice to advocate for the unique interests of small island and developing economies within global financial and governance institutions. The meeting also featured detailed conversations on three high-priority initiatives: the ongoing development of the CARICOM Payment and Settlement System, the digital transformation of regional financial services, and improving interoperability between national payment infrastructures. These talks reflect a shared regional ambition to build a Caribbean financial ecosystem that is more modern, seamlessly connected, and robust enough to withstand future shocks.

    Speaking on behalf of Haiti’s central bank, Governor Gabriel reaffirmed the BRH’s long-term commitment to advancing the region’s collective goals. Domestically, the institution continues to advance key priorities including payment system modernization, expanded financial inclusion for underserved communities, and targeted support for priority economic sectors — all to advance sustainable macroeconomic stability and more inclusive development across Haiti. Gabriel’s full remarks from the meeting are available for public download as a French-language PDF via the HaitiLibre official website.

  • Social : The FAES-IDB partnership has mobilized over $500M

    Social : The FAES-IDB partnership has mobilized over $500M

    Against a backdrop of persistent insecurity, widespread displacement, and operational hurdles across Haiti, a joint mission by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Haiti’s Economic and Social Assistance Fund (FAES) has wrapped up a three-day tour of the country’s North Department, highlighting the progress of collaborative development projects and reaffirming both institutions’ commitment to supporting vulnerable Haitian communities.

    The IDB delegation traveled across five key northern cities and towns—Cap-Haïtien, Trou-du-Nord, Terrier Rouge, Ouanaminthe, and Fort-Liberté—to conduct on-the-ground inspections of ongoing projects and hold strategic working sessions to align on future cooperation. The tour kicked off with site visits to community-focused projects under construction in Trou-du-Nord and Terrier Rouge, including a critical water crossing infrastructure, a new educational facility, and multiple public works projects designed to expand access to basic services for local residents.

    Following the initial site inspections, a core strategic meeting was held in Cap-Haïtien, where FAES leadership presented a full overview of the institution’s project portfolio, detailed the on-the-ground challenges that have delayed implementation, and outlined proposed adjustments to improve program delivery. The delegation then traveled to Ouanaminthe to visit the reception center for displaced populations operated by Haiti’s National Migration Office (ONM), before moving on to Fort-Liberté to assess road rehabilitation work underway in the Cité Nebert neighborhood. Throughout all stops, talks centered on addressing the unmet priority needs of local communities, measuring the real-world social impact of existing interventions, and refining operational mechanisms to boost program efficiency.

    In his address to IDB representatives during the mission, FAES Director General Kesner Romilus emphasized the institution’s unwavering commitment to upholding transparency, administrative accountability, and result-driven delivery for social projects that target Haiti’s most marginalized groups. Romilus confirmed that since the partnership was launched in 2018, the collaboration between FAES and IDB has successfully mobilized more than $500 million across multiple development programs, which have already directly benefited more than 650,000 Haitians across every department of the country.

    Even as Haiti continues to grapple with a volatile national context defined by rising insecurity, mass internal population displacement, and persistent logistical barriers that complicate project implementation, FAES has committed to continuing its core mission of reducing poverty and addressing food insecurity, with long-term support from the IDB. This latest tour of the North Department marks a key milestone in strengthening institutional ties between the two organizations, providing a clear assessment of progress to date, and mapping out new strategic directions for future interventions that better serve Haitian communities in need.

  • FLASH Sunrise Airways New direct route between Cap

    FLASH Sunrise Airways New direct route between Cap

    Haiti-based carrier Sunrise Airways is set to launch a groundbreaking nonstop air link connecting Cap-Haïtien’s international airport (CAP) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) on June 1, 2026, marking a major step forward in boosting transportation ties between northern Haiti and the densely populated New York-New Jersey metropolitan region.

    For decades, Haitian diaspora members living in the northeastern United States have faced inconvenient layover requirements to reach northern Haiti, typically routing through connecting hubs in Florida or other parts of the U.S. This new direct service eliminates that extra travel time and hassle, creating a more streamlined connection between the community and their home country.

    Gary Stone, chief executive officer of Sunrise Airways, emphasized the deep significance of the new route for the global Haitian community. “With this direct route between Cap-Haïtien and Newark, Sunrise Airways is strengthening a vital link between Northern Haiti and one of the largest Haitian communities in the United States,” Stone explained. “We are proud to offer the diaspora a simpler and more direct connection to Haiti.”

    Strategically located just outside the core of New York City, Newark Liberty International Airport stands out as one of the most accessible major air hubs on the U.S. East Coast. It provides seamless connections to Manhattan, dozens of surrounding suburban and urban centers across New Jersey and Connecticut, and integrates directly into the region’s expansive highway, rail, and public transit networks. This makes the new route convenient not just for travelers departing from the New York area, but also for those connecting from other parts of North America.

    The new round-trip CAP-EWR-CAP route aligns with Sunrise Airways’ long-term corporate growth strategy, which centers on building robust air connections between Haiti and the large Haitian diaspora population settled across North America. Beyond simplifying travel for family visits, the airline expects the route to drive tangible economic benefits for Cap-Haïtien and the broader northern region of Haiti, supporting growth in local tourism, cross-border commerce, and small business development that relies on easier travel links.

    Flights will be operated using Airbus A320 family aircraft, with an estimated scheduled flight time of roughly 3 hours and 45 minutes for the transoceanic journey. The new service will operate on a weekly schedule: the outbound flight from Cap-Haïtien to Newark departs every Monday, while the return flight from Newark to Cap-Haïtien departs every Tuesday.

    Travelers interested in booking tickets can purchase fares through multiple channels, including Sunrise Airways’ official website www.sunriseairways.net, the airline’s dedicated mobile application, by contacting customer support representatives directly, or by visiting any authorized Sunrise Airways sales outlet.

  • NOAA predicts a below-normal 2026 hurricane season

    NOAA predicts a below-normal 2026 hurricane season

    As the official start of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season draws near, the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has released its official seasonal prediction, calling for a below-average number of storms across the basin this year. The Atlantic hurricane season runs annually from June 1 through November 30, and NOAA’s updated outlook puts the probability of a below-normal season at 55%, compared to a 35% chance of near-normal activity and just a 10% chance of an above-normal season.

    In terms of projected storm counts, NOAA forecasters estimate the 2026 season will see between 8 and 14 named storms — systems that reach sustained wind speeds of 39 miles per hour (63 km/h) or higher. Of these named storms, 3 to 6 are expected to strengthen into full hurricanes, defined by sustained winds of at least 75 miles per hour, with 1 to 3 intensifying further into major hurricanes of Category 3, 4, or 5 strength, which carry winds of 115 miles per hour or stronger. Forecasters hold a 70% confidence interval in this range of projections, which falls well below the 30-year average for Atlantic hurricane seasons: a typical season brings 14 named storms, seven hurricanes, and three major hurricanes.

    U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick emphasized that NOAA and the National Weather Service (NWS) are fully prepared to provide timely, accurate updates as the season unfolds, noting that cutting-edge forecasting and tracking infrastructure is in place to deliver real-time storm alerts to at-risk communities.

    NOAA Administrator Neil Jacobs expanded on this preparation, highlighting the agency’s integration of modern innovative tools into its forecasting workflows. “AI-powered weather models, unmanned aerial surveillance drones, and next-generation satellite data, paired with the decades of specialized expertise held by NWS forecasters, will allow us to generate the most reliable forecasts possible to keep vulnerable communities safe,” Jacobs stated.

    Meteorologists point to competing climate patterns that are driving the projection for a quieter-than-average season. The key suppressing factor is the expected development and intensification of El Niño over the course of the season, a climate phenomenon in the Pacific that is well-documented to reduce tropical cyclone formation and intensification in the Atlantic by increasing vertical wind shear that tears developing storms apart. Counteracting this trend, however, are slightly warmer-than-average projected sea surface temperatures across the Atlantic and weaker-than-average trade winds, both of which can create favorable conditions for storm growth.

    Even with the forecast for below-normal activity, NWS Director Ken Graham stressed that preparedness remains non-negotiable for all communities in hurricane-prone regions. “While El Niño often suppresses hurricane development in the Atlantic basin, it only takes one damaging storm to turn a quiet overall season into a catastrophic disaster for your community,” Graham warned. He directed residents to visit the official NWS safety website at https://www.weather.gov/safety and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s preparedness portal at https://www.ready.gov/ to access critical resources and update emergency plans ahead of the season.

    The World Meteorological Organization’s pre-approved list of 2026 Atlantic tropical storm names is: Arthur, Bertha, Cristobal, Dolly, Edward, Fay, Gonzalo, Hanna, Isaias, Josephine, Kyle, Leah, Marco, Nana, Omar, Paulette, Rene, Sally, Teddy, Vicky, and Wilfred.

  • Part of the Croix Périsse (Haiti) road has been reopened

    Part of the Croix Périsse (Haiti) road has been reopened

    In a significant step toward reclaiming territory from armed gangs, Haiti’s national police force (PNH) announced Wednesday that it has successfully reopened a portion of the key Croix Périsse road following a targeted security operation that strengthened law enforcement control across the Carrefour Marchand district.

    The operation, which mobilized multiple elite PNH units supported by armored vehicles, relied on sustained patrols and round-the-clock surveillance to secure the zone and block armed factions from moving personnel and supplies through the area. After securing the perimeter around Carrefour Marchand, officers re-established a permanent presence at key checkpoints in the region, marking a return of state authority to an area long contested by violent groups.

    As part of the clearing operation, police have fully dismantled all unauthorized barricades erected by armed actors between the night of May 22 and 23 in the Kokorat San Ras Yo neighborhood and surrounding areas. To date, two major roadblocks blocking access along Croix Périsse have been completely removed, restoring limited passage for local residents and critical supply convoys.

    Law enforcement teams have also retaken full control of the Rigaud sub-district, and are now advancing toward Point Rouge, a strategic intersection that has long served as a base of operations for armed criminal groups. PNH forces remain fully mobilized in the region, with plans to continue the operation to clear remaining large barricades constructed from heavy tree trunks and consolidate permanent security control over newly recaptured areas.