Tension continues to mount in Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite after a fresh wave of armed violence shook the commune in the early hours of Sunday.

Heavily armed individuals stormed multiple areas, spreading fear among residents and leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Witnesses report scenes of chaos as gunmen moved through neighborhoods, setting houses on fire and forcing civilians to flee with little more than what they could carry.

The attack underscores the fragile security climate and the limited capacity of local forces to contain such operations.Despite announcements of mobilization, residents remain skeptical about the effectiveness of the response.

Local officials are urging swift and decisive action from national authorities to prevent further deterioration.

Testimony from a special agent of the FBI, Martin Suarez, before a U.S. federal court has brought renewed attention to the investigation into the assassination of Jovenel Moïse.

His statements highlighted several procedural limitations in the early stages of the inquiry following the July 7, 2021 attack.According to the agent, no DNA testing or fingerprint analysis was conducted at the crime scene, despite the presence of multiple forms of physical evidence, including blood traces, bullet impacts, and various objects.

He explained that time constraints affected the scope of the on-site work, although investigators reportedly spent several hours at the residence.More than 40 items—such as shell casings, mobile phones, and other materials—were collected during the operation.

However, these were later taken into custody by Haitian authorities, which ended the FBI’s direct access to the evidence. This development has raised questions about evidence handling and continuity.Defense attorneys have also expressed concerns about the investigation, pointing to what they describe as incomplete searches and areas within the residence that were not fully examined.

They argue that these factors may have affected the thoroughness of the case.Another unresolved issue involves the security cameras installed at the president’s residence. To date, there has been limited public information regarding any video footage that could help clarify how the attack was carried out.

Overall, the recent testimony underscores ongoing uncertainties surrounding the investigation, particularly regarding forensic procedures, evidence management, and the availability of key visual records.

The Haitian community in Michigan is in mourning. The organization “Inyon Dyaspora” (ID: Haitian Community of Coldwater, Michigan) is grieving the passing of David Camile, a respected figure and an important reference within the Haitian diaspora in the United States.

His departure leaves a significant void among those who knew and worked with him over the years.According to a message published on March 13, 2025, by the organization, the passing of David Camile particularly affects his family, especially Kerms David, his brother, who is regarded as a prominent figure within the Haitian community of Coldwater, Michigan.

Members of the organization “Inyon Dyaspora” also extended their sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased. They prayed that God would welcome his soul into eternal peace, recalling the words of Proverbs 8:22, which were cited in their message of sympathy.

The tribute ceremony, titled “Going-Home Celebration,” is scheduled for March 14, 2025, in North Miami, Florida, where relatives, friends, and members of the Haitian diaspora will gather to pay their final respects. For the Haitian community in Michigan, this ceremony will also be a moment of reflection and gratitude for a man who left a lasting impression through his wisdom, generosity, and commitment to community service.It is worth noting that the organization “Inyon Dyaspora” (Haitian Community of Coldwater) is an initiative of social engineer Steeve Colin, based in the state of Michigan.

The organization is founded on the principles of combite (collective solidarity), integrity, and justice. He is also the founder of the “Ministè Fanmi Colin,” an entity that has been promoting family values for several years.

The trial related to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse officially opened on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Florida, United States, beginning with the selection of the jury.

The proceedings are expected to shed further light on the events surrounding the July 7, 2021 killing that shocked Haiti and the international community.According to reporting by the Miami Herald, testimony from Edwin Blanquicet Rodriguez has introduced troubling new allegations.

Blanquicet claimed that a member of the presidential security apparatus was involved in the alleged execution of Colombian national Duberney Capador Giraldo following the attack.

He further alleged that the intention was to eliminate the Colombian mercenaries to ensure that no evidence would remain linking certain actors to the assassination plot.

We, members of the Haitian Network of Anti-Corruption Journalists (RHAJAC), call for the resignation of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé for the survival of the Nation and the preservation of national sovereignty, due to his lack of credibility in restoring security and organizing elections following new scandals involving opaque contracts.

It is never too early to say no in order to prevent the worst.The Haitian Network of Anti-Corruption Journalists (RHAJAC) recalls that it has already repeatedly denounced the allocation of several billions of gourdes to individuals close to those in power through subsidies and opaque contracts granted to international firms under conditions that undermine the sovereignty of the Haitian State.

The revelations made public on March 5, 2026, by the Fondasyon Je Klere (FJKL), confirming the existence of contracts described as “leonine”, involving several billions of dollars and transferring sovereign functions of the State to foreign companies, further reinforce the serious concerns raised for months by our network.According to RHAJAC, these practices demonstrate the clear inability of de facto Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to fulfill the fundamental responsibilities of the State, particularly restoring security and organizing elections, after delegating strategic missions—security, prisons, customs, and border control—to foreign private firms, while millions of young people remain trapped in unemployment.

RHAJAC also recalls that during the 2015 elections, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé was a candidate for the Senate in the West Department under the Vérité platform, alongside Professor Jacky Lumarque, who had been excluded from the presidential race on June 19, 2015, by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) for failing to obtain a discharge regarding his management of the Working Group on Education and Training (GTEF).

This case illustrates a suspicion of conflict of interest: three subsidies of 50 million gourdes each, totaling 150 million gourdes (more than one million US dollars), were granted to Jacky Lumarque.Given the seriousness of these facts and the accumulation of decisions that jeopardize the interests of the Nation, RHAJAC demands the immediate resignation of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, believing that his departure would pave the way for independent investigations, particularly by the Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC), into these contracts and the motivations of their signatories.

Djovany MichelSecretary General, RHAJAC

For authentication: rhajac.orgPress contact: +509 3456 4848

As part of the restructuring and strengthening of its operational and financial performance, the Metropolitan Port-au-Prince Technical Operations Center (CTE-RMPP) is seeking to recruit five (5) Agency Managers for the following areas:

Delmas, Pétion-Ville, Carrefour, Port-au-Prince and Tabarre.

Position

Agency Manager

Mission

The Agency Manager will be responsible for the commercial, customer service, administrative and operational management of the agency, and will be directly accountable for achieving revenue collection targets and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Main Responsibilities

• Implement the strategic objectives of the Commercial and Customer Service Directorate
• Achieve the collection targets set by the Directorate
• Ensure the growth of the agency’s customer portfolio
• Organize and supervise collection activities by customer segment
• Implement structured payment plans when necessary
• Supervise commercial and technical operations in cases of non-compliance
• Collaborate with legal bodies in the management of strategic disputes
• Monitor key performance indicators of the agency
• Analyze gaps and propose corrective measures
• Ensure consistency between services delivered and billing
• Identify operational issues affecting commercial performance
• Supervise and manage agency staff and evaluate their performance
• Represent the agency before local authorities and partners
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures and safety regulations
• Protect the image and credibility of the CTE-RMPP

Required Profile

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management, Economics, or a related field
• At least three (3) years of experience in team management, commercial management, or customer portfolio management
• Good command of customer management software, word processing, and spreadsheets
• Experience in financial institutions, credit institutions, or recovery management is an advantage
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in French
• Leadership skills and ability to work under pressure and without direct supervision
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Ability to represent the agency before its clients
• Availability for immediate employment

Application File

Interested candidates are invited to submit their application file to the Human Resources Directorate of CTE-RMPP, Zone Trois Mains, Mais Gâté, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Required Documents

• Motivation letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Two (2) recent passport photos
• Certificate of good conduct
• Copies of supporting documents (degree and previous employment certificates)

Important Notes

• Internal candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The situation of children in Haiti has reached a critical point. A new report released by UNICEF on the occasion of the International Day Against the Use of Child Soldiers reveals that the number of children recruited by armed gangs tripled in 2025.

Humanitarian organizations warn that minors are increasingly being used as lookouts, messengers, and in some cases directly involved in armed operations. Widespread school closures, forced displacement, and deepening poverty have created fertile ground for recruitment, leaving thousands of children exposed to exploitation.

Aid workers describe a vicious cycle: escalating insecurity fuels school dropouts, which in turn increases vulnerability to gang recruitment. The growing presence of armed groups in several urban areas has further weakened already fragile child protection systems.

UNICEF is calling for urgent action, including safer access to education, stronger community support programs, and accountability measures against those responsible.

Observers stress that beyond the statistics, an entire generation now faces a future overshadowed by violence.

The U.S. Embassy has confirmed the mission of American naval vessels currently operating in the bay of Port-au-Prince. According to official information, the USS Stockdale, along with the USCGC Stone and the USCGC Diligence, were deployed as part of Operation Southern Spear, following instructions from the U.S. Secretary of Defense.

This deployment is presented as a security and stability operation aimed at strengthening maritime surveillance and deterring illicit activities in the Caribbean region.

U.S. authorities stress that the mission is not combat-oriented, but rather focused on presence, cooperation, and support for regional partners.The United States Navy and the

U.S. Coast Guard reaffirm their commitment to working alongside Haiti to promote a safer and more stable environment.

No timeline has been provided regarding the duration of the operation, as monitoring efforts continue amid ongoing security challenges.

Sexual violence in Haiti has reached alarming levels as armed gangs expand their control across the country, exposing civilians to extreme abuse with little protection. In Port-au-Prince, medical teams supported by Médecins Sans Frontières report a sharp rise in survivors seeking care over the past four years, alongside a troubling increase in the severity of attacks.

Health workers describe a growing pattern of gang-related assaults involving multiple perpetrators, targeting women, men, children, and the elderly alike.

These acts are no longer isolated crimes but appear increasingly systematic, reflecting the use of sexual violence as a tool of intimidation and territorial control.Beyond the immediate medical emergency, the surge highlights the collapse of civilian protection mechanisms.

Humanitarian organizations warn that without improved security, accountability, and sustained support for survivors, sexual violence risks becoming a normalized feature of Haiti’s protracted crisis.

An official letter signed by Smith Augustin, a member of Haiti’s Presidential Transitional Council (PTC), has exposed deep internal divisions within the body just days before the end of its mandate.

Dated January 29, 2026, the correspondence formally opposes any attempt to remove the Council’s coordinator, Laurent Saint-Cyr, as a means of enabling the publication of a resolution dismissing Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé.

Augustin argues that such a move would be legally questionable and politically dangerous, warning it could worsen the institutional crisis and strain relations with international partners, particularly the United States, which has publicly expressed support for the Prime Minister.

Citing the risk of an “institutional escalation,” he announced his decision to abstain from similar decision-making processes until February 7, 2026.