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Good morning. Tariq Jean Louis is releasing his debut album "Trap State Vol. 1". And OAS chief calls for barring candidates tied to criminal organizations from Haiti elections. There's more below. But first, today's subject.

Haitian defeat and qualification

The Haitian national team lost 2-0 to Costa Rica last Sunday in San José during the fourth matchday of the Concacaf Nations League. Despite this first setback in the competition, the Grenadiers secured their qualification for the quarter-finals.

The match. The game played at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa quickly turned in favor of the hosts right from the start of the match. Carlos Mora opened the scoring in the sixth minute before Andrey Soto doubled the lead in the twenty-first minute. Rónald Matarrita provided the assists for both of these Costa Rican goals.

The statistics. Despite ball possession being shared almost equally between the two teams, the Grenadiers failed to hit a single shot on target throughout the entire match. Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas thus had no saves to make, while the Haitian defense held firm after the break by stopping the opponent's other attempts. According to Concacaf, official statistics indicate expected goals of 0.63 for Costa Rica compared to 0.28 for Haiti.

The standings. At the end of this phase, Curaçao leads Group A with ten points, while Haiti maintains second place with nine points and a goal difference of +4. A few hours after the Haitian defeat, the Dominican Republic's victory over Nicaragua confirmed the Grenadiers' qualification. Haiti thus joins the group of eight teams still competing in League A.

The outlook. The next stage of the competition is set for November with two-legged matches in the quarter-finals. The identity of Haiti's future opponent will depend on the final results and the rankings established by Concacaf. Head coach David Badia and his squad are therefore preparing for this continental deadline.

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Politics

• Government plans new amendment to electoral decree two months before elections
  The government is preparing to amend the electoral decree again, less than two months before the scheduled elections and constitutional referendum on December 13, 2026. This decision comes four months after the adoption of the previous decree dated June 2, 2026.

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.
• A soldier arrested after unauthorized shootings in Jacmel
  The High Command of the Haitian Armed Forces (FAd’H) announced on Monday the arrest of a soldier accused of leaving his post without authorization and firing shots in this city, causing panic among residents.

News

• Bahamas : Climate Expert Warns Some Bahamian Communities Could Become Unlivable
  Climate expert warns that some communities in the Bahamas could become unlivable due to climate change impacts, according to Eyewitness News. The brutal murder of Zeneida Socorro Castillo, wife of merengue singer Julián Oro Duro, has renewed concerns about violent crime in the Dominican Republic.

Sport

• Vorbe's analysis of the Grenadiers
  Former Haitian international footballer Philippe Vorbe analyzed Haiti's 4-1 victory over the Dominican Republic in the Nations League match. Appearing as a guest on the show Panel Magik, he highlighted the crowd support and the team's tactical control.
• 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.
• Martin Expérience is establishing himself as a reliable asset for the Grenadiers
  Trained in France, Martin Expérience, born on March 9, 1999, in Châteaubriant, has worked his way up to become a key player at left-back for the Haitian national team. After making his international debut during the Gold Cup qualifiers on July 2, 2021, he took part in the tournament as a defender.

Around the world

• Haiti banned from playing in Dominican stadium after 4-1 victory
  Dominican Sports Minister Kelvin Cruz announced on Sunday that the Haitian national football team is now banned from playing in sports facilities in the Dominican Republic. This decision follows Haiti's resounding 4-1 victory over its neighbor during a Concacaf Nations League qualifying match.
• The Embassy of Haiti denies allegations in the Dominican media
  The Embassy of Haiti in Santo Domingo has issued a diplomatic note to clarify its position after certain Dominican media outlets reported information about distancing itself from Grenadier Wilson Isidor.
• The number of elderly people will soar by 2050
  On Sunday, October 4, 2026, the United Nations Secretary-General pointed out that the global population aged over 60 is expected to rise to about 2.1 billion by 2050, up from 1.2 billion now. This increase represents 20 percent of the entire world population.
• Helicopter at a Military Hospital in Tolouse
  The Havana Times featured a photograph by Xavier Anaise showing a helicopter near the Santa Ana military hospital in Tolouse, France.
• Jérémy Jacquet preserved for France-Belgium match
  On Monday, Jérémy Jacquet was left out of the match between France and Belgium due to a strain in his left hamstring. The French technical staff chose to preserve him so that he could fully recover before the next matches.

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