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Defeat and Haitian qualification

Les Grenadiers fell two goals to zero against Costa Rica on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in San José. Despite this first setback in the Concacaf Nations League, the Haitian selection validates its ticket for the quarter-finals.

The match. The game was played at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa during the fourth matchday of Group A. The hosts quickly made the difference by scoring twice in the first twenty-one minutes through Carlos Mora and Andrey Soto. Despite the efforts of David Badia's players, Haiti failed to close this gap until the final whistle.

The statistics. Ball possession was nevertheless almost equal between the two teams across the pitch. According to ESPN figures, Costa Rica proved more dangerous by attempting thirteen shots, while Haiti failed to hit the target with any of their six attempts. Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas thus had no saves to make throughout the entire match.

The standings. At the end of this fourth matchday, Curaçao occupies the top of Group A with ten points on the board. Haiti retains second place with nine units and a goal difference of +4. A few hours later, the Dominican Republic's victory against Nicaragua sealed the qualification of Les Grenadiers for the quarter-finals.

The sanctions. This phase of the competition takes place in a tense climate off the pitch for the Haitian selection. The day after the victory of Les Grenadiers against the Dominican Republic in Santo Domingo, Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz banned the team from playing in the country's sports facilities. President Luis Abinader publicly endorsed this decision made following crowd incidents around the stadium.

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Politics

• Djina Guillet Délatour raises concerns about the elections
  The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) held a meeting on Friday, October 2 to discuss amendments made to the electoral decree. Djina Guillet Délatour, vice-president of the Delivrans coalition, raised several concerns during the gathering.
• OAS chief calls for barring candidates tied to criminal organizations from Haiti elections
  OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin has called for candidates with ties to criminal organizations to be barred from Haiti's upcoming December elections. Radin made this statement during a September 12 press conference, emphasizing that individuals linked to prison groups should not participate in electoral processes.

Security

• The Security Council extends the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti
  On Tuesday, September 29, the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) in Haiti for six months, until March 31, 2027. The decision was made with 12 votes in favor, no opposition, and three abstentions from China, Pakistan, and Russia.

News

• Miss Haiti victim of cyberbullying on social media in Port-au-Prince
  Lovensky, a 23-year-old living in Port-au-Prince, recounted in the column "Y’a quoi sur tes réseaux" how the Miss World pageant became a source of cyberbullying against Miss Haiti.
• Haiti presents its investment prospects in transport
  Haitian Minister Joseph Almathe Pierre Louis participated in the LAC Transport Forum 2026 in Miami to present investment opportunities in Haiti's transport sector.
• Haiti loses 2-0 against Costa Rica but qualifies for the quarterfinals
  Haiti lost to Costa Rica with a decisive score of 2-0 last Sunday in San José. The match, played at the Ricardo Saprissa stadium, ended in this defeat despite three previous consecutive victories, including one against the same opponent and another facing the Dominican Republic.
• Puerto Rico: Prosecutor files charges against driver for sexual assault
  The prosecutor brought three criminal charges on Friday against a transport driver involved in a sexual assault case that occurred on September 29. According to the investigations, the incident took place while the 19-year-old victim was using his services in Santurce.
• Mayotte: Groupe 3M is organizing its 3rd Discussion Circle for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  The 3M Group has announced that it will hold the third edition of its Exchange Circle as part of Pink October, this Saturday, October 3, at Madora Carrefour. The event, titled "Let's speak freely, let's protect our lives," will focus on the importance of opening up discussions about breast cancer and its consequences.

Sport

• The Grenadiers Fan Club refers the matter to FIFA and Concacaf
  On October 3, 2026, the Grenadiers Fan Club sent an open letter to FIFA and Concacaf to reject calls for sanctions against Wilson Isidor. According to the organization, the remarks made by Wilson after his goal were of a sporting nature rather than a political one.

Around the world

• Wilson Isidor sparks controversy after his statement
  Wilson Isidor, a Haitian forward for Sunderland in the English Premier League, sparked reactions during a friendly match between Haiti and the Dominican Republic. After scoring two goals in Haiti's 4-1 victory at the Félix Sánchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo on Thursday evening, Isidor stated: "Hispaniola is Haiti.
• Brazil elections: disillusionment fuels the far right
  Brazilians will head to the polls on Sunday, October 4, to elect their president, choosing between Lula, the current leftist head of state, and Flavio Bolsonaro, the far-right candidate. This election is crucial because it could see the son of controversial former president Jair Bolsonaro come to power.
• Alexandre Pétion High School continues its activities without a building
  Alexandre Pétion High School, Haiti's oldest educational institution founded in 1816, continues to operate despite the loss of its historic headquarters in the city center. Since March 2023, it has undergone several relocations due to growing insecurity.

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Michèle Pierre-Louis, former Prime Minister, was born 79 years ago

Seventy-nine years ago, on October 5, 1947, Michèle Duvivier Pierre-Louis was born in Jérémie. She was an economist and political figure who would go on to lead the Haitian government. Education and early positions She completed her secondary education at the Centre d'études secondaires in Port-au-Prince in 1966, then earned a degree in economics from Queens College in the United States. Read the story

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