Heavy gunfire near US Embassy in Tabarre; fire breaks out at French Embassy

Security operations were underway near the United States Embassy in Tabarre on Saturday, November 7, 2026, according to HaitiLibre. The embassy told US citizens that heavy gunfire had been reported in the area and urged them to avoid the sector.

The same night, a fire started in a technical room at the entrance to the French Embassy in Haiti. It was brought under control quickly and caused no casualties. The French Embassy thanked the firefighters and the people who sent messages of support.

A prosecutor leaves his post to stay in the race

Justice Minister Patrick Pélissier acknowledged receipt of the resignation of Jean Ernest Muscadin in a letter dated November 6, 2026. Muscadin had been acting Government Commissioner at the Public Prosecutor's Office in Miragoâne. He is a presidential candidate for the Fòs Chanjman Nasyonal party. Electoral authorities required him to step down from the prosecutor's office so they could continue reviewing his candidacy, in line with the electoral decree.

Who is on the candidate list

HaitiLibre published a list of registered presidential candidates, each with a party or movement. It includes Marc Arthur Drouillard (MRN), Walsonn Sanon (ANFOS POU SOVE LONE), Claude Joseph (EDE), Jocelerme Privert (AYITI TRANSFOME), Joseph Michel Martelly (DEBLOKE) and Wilson Jeudy (VAR). Muscadin is also on it. The outlet links a document listing the approved political entities.

Deadlines and tax filing

The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) reminded political parties, coalitions and independent candidates that registration of their 30,000 members and supporters closes at midnight on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The CEP cited its updated electoral calendar, dated October 28, 2026.

The General Directorate of Taxes (DGI) said income tax returns can be filed from October 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. It said the income tax scale in place before the new Tax Code still applies to income earned in the 2025-2026 fiscal year, because laws are not retroactive.