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Good morning. Haitian players succeed in the NBA despite the lack of a national training system. And The UN accuses Rosemila Petit-Frère of gang ties. There's more below. But first, today's subject.

Glass eel trafficking

United Nations experts link political leader Jean-Charles Moïse to an illegal export ring for juvenile eels. This accusation, reported on Thursday, October 8, 2026, involves the head of the Pitit Dessalines party.

The discovery. Customs checks carried out by a member state in June 2026 uncovered the operation of a transnational network active in shipping these fish across borders. The document drafted by the international specialists describes a sector characterized by a lack of legal oversight, high opacity, and marked vulnerability to corruption.

The mechanism. The system worked by concealing the true origin of shipments sent abroad. To mask these transfers, the operations consisted of gathering cargoes supplied by regional and local underground operators in order to pass off the entire batch of goods as catches coming solely from Haitian territory.

The involvement. This work is part of ongoing research into organized crime and illicit flows in the country. According to the UN conclusions, the former candidate maintains decisive control over this entire trade. This pressure is reportedly exerted particularly at the Ministry of Agriculture, which issues the shipping permits, as well as by paying off various customs officers responsible for monitoring the shipments.

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Politics

• The CEP has cancelled the automatic exclusion of candidates hit with international sanctions
  According to Haiti24, the electoral institution has modified the criteria governing candidacies in the electoral decree. Punitive measures decided abroad are no longer sufficient, on their own, to bar a citizen from running in the upcoming elections.

Security

• A UN report reveals links between politicians and armed gangs
  According to Le Quotidien 509, a report from the United Nations Group of Experts reveals that criminal networks in Haiti are benefiting from political, economic, and police support.

Education

• Ernst Pierre Vincent installed as head of the Public University of the West
  According to Rhinews, Dr. Ernst Pierre Vincent was officially installed in his new role as rector on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He is now taking over the leadership of the Université publique de l'Ouest.

News

• Foreign investments in Haiti drop by 76.5%
  Foreign direct investment in Haiti dropped by 76.5% between 2021 and 2026, according to the Court of Audit. Public debt has decreased, but state finances remain fragile.
• Human Rights Report Details Kenscoff Massacre
  A Haitian human rights group has released a new report detailing lethal gang attacks on Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince. The assaults killed at least 164 people and kidnapped more than 70 others.

Culture

• The PAPJAZZ Discovery Stage highlights four artists in Pétion-Ville
  The Scène Découvertes takes place as a prelude to the PAPJAZZ festival in Haiti. Performances and public vote According to Le Quotidien 509, musicians Valben, Mylee Cius, Vatican, and Jah Payo will take the stage this Thursday, October 8, 2026, starting at 5 p.m.

Sport

• Haiti has not played match in DR for over three years
  Haiti has not organized a soccer match in the Dominican Republic since 2023, according to Le Nouvelliste. This comes as tensions continue following incidents during an Oct. 1 Concacaf Nations League game where Haitian fans allegedly broke into the stadium and star striker Wilson Isidor celebrated with nationalist statements.

Around the world

• Dominican Republic: Amnesty International calls for an investigation into the death of a young man during a migration operation in Punta Cana
  Amnesty International (AI) called on Wednesday for an "immediate, independent, impartial and thorough" investigation into the death of a young man of possible Haitian origin during a police raid that took place on October 3 in Punta Cana.
• UN denounces release of arms traffickers in Haiti
  The UN experts' report published on September 3, 2026, reveals that most suspects arrested for arms trafficking have been released despite overwhelming evidence. According to this document, investigations into these violations are hindered by the influence of certain actors and never result in indictments.
• Edwin Díaz saves the Dodgers for victory against Atlanta
  The Dodgers have won their eighth consecutive championship series, eliminating the Atlanta Braves. The decisive game was won thanks to a key hit by Andy Pagés in the seventh inning and a successful save by Edwin Díaz in the ninth.
• Walker opposes the removal of Manchester City trophies
  Kyle Walker, a former Manchester City defender, fought the idea of removing trophies won by the club during a period when it is suspected of violating Premier League financial rules.
• José Ramírez saves the Guardians from defeat
  José Ramírez brilliantly led the Cleveland Guardians to avoid elimination against the White Sox in the third game of the playoff series. The decisive act came in the eighth inning, where Ramírez hit a two-run triple that doubled Cleveland's lead to 7-3.

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