Chandelle Locality : Attack by the "Gran Grif" Gang Members of the "Gran Grif" gang carried out an attack during the night of Thursday, October 22, to Friday, October 23, 2026, in the locality of Chandelle, situated between the communes of Verrettes and Liancourt. According to initial reports, several people were injured, and warehouses used for storing rice were set on fire.

PNH : Regaining Control of Petite-Rivière The Haitian National Police (PNH) announced that they have regained control of the security situation in Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite, following attacks launched by criminal groups during the night of October 18 to 19, 2026. According to the PNH, law enforcement officers dismantled barricades that had been erected by criminals to block roads and obstruct both traffic and the movement of the local population, while simultaneously strengthening security measures throughout the town.

7 Haitians Rescued by the Coast Guard The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 66 migrants, including 7 Haitians, from a dangerously overloaded vessel off the coast of Puerto Rico. Sixty-three of these individuals have already been repatriated. U.S. authorities emphasize that clandestine maritime crossings are perilous and that migrants intercepted at sea or apprehended upon arrival on land will not be permitted to remain in the United States or any U.S. territory.

74,463 displaced persons assisted In September 2026, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and its partners managed 60 sites for displaced persons, providing assistance to a total of 74,463 displaced individuals.

Martelly at the West-1 BED On Friday, October 23, 2026, former President Michel Joseph Martelly (May 2011 to February 2016) submitted his presidential candidacy application under the banner of the "Debloke" political party. The filing took place at the West-1 Departmental Electoral Office (BED Ouest-1), located on the Route de Frères. He was accompanied by several lawyers and a crowd of hundreds of supporters and sympathizers, which caused traffic congestion and blocked several streets in Pétion-ville.

Award for Gessica Généus Haitian filmmaker Gessica Généus has become the first Black woman to win the New Directors Award at the Chicago International Film Festival for her feature film "Marie-Madeleine" In September, the film had already won the Best Film Award at the Villa Medici Film Festival in Rome.

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