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Good morning. Moïse Jean-Charles disputes the accusations of the UN mission. And Puerto Rico: Hacienda Margarita residents participate in a television show. There's more below. But first, today's subject.

Electoral deadline and tensions in Haiti

The background. The Ministry of the Interior and Territorial Communities has set October 15, 2026, as the resignation deadline for interim executive agents wishing to run as candidates in the upcoming elections. This decision is based on Article 388 of the electoral decree, requiring these agents to leave office within seven days following the publication of the text.

The decision. In a circular note signed on October 12, Minister Paul Antoine Bien-Aimé recalled this legal obligation and called on those concerned to respect this deadline. At the same time, the DEBLOKE political group asked the Provisional Electoral Council to publish an updated electoral calendar following the extension of candidate registration until October 31.

The reactions. The Kenbe Kapòw Collective demanded a new two-headed government team to prepare for the vote and provide the CEP with the necessary means. According to political scientist Yves Pierre, the continuation of the current electoral process could guarantee a post-electoral crisis, as the voter list is considered obsolete and vast areas are under gang control.

The demands. The French Ambassador to Haiti, Gautier Lekens, met with Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé to insist on the importance of presenting candidates of integrity. According to Le Quotidien 509, Paris reiterated its commitment to the full implementation of United Nations and European Union sanctions regimes in this context.

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Politics

• Election decree rewritten four times: opposition denounces political plundering
  The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has amended the electoral decree four times, raising concerns about the impact on the credibility of the electoral process.
• Collective Kenbe Kapòw demands a new government team
  The Collective Kenbe Kapòw has called for the establishment of a new "bicameral" government team to prepare for the upcoming elections. According to the organization, this new structure should be capable of restoring security and creating an environment conducive to credible elections.

Security

• Dominican Republic: The Procuraduría refuses to release data on deaths caused by police action
  The Prosecutor General of the Republic (PGR) refused to provide the information requested by Listín Diario, which is seeking to know the exact number and results of criminal investigations related to alleged shootouts between civilians and police officers in the Dominican Republic during the period from January to September 2026.

News

• Îles Vierges américaines : American Missionary Arrested on Child Abuse Charges
  On September 30, Haitian police detained Thomas "Tom" Osbeck, an American missionary who has worked in Haiti for over two decades. The arrest came after allegations surfaced that he sexually abused minors at an unauthorized orphanage in Morne Rouge, Cap-Haïtien.
• DEBLOKE calls for an updated electoral calendar
  The political group DEBLOKE called on October 7 for the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) to quickly publish a new electoral calendar after extending the candidate registration deadline to October 31.
• Civil protection advocates for disaster prevention
  The General Directorate of Civil Protection (DGPC) called on families and communities to adopt a proactive approach to natural risks on Tuesday, October 13. This day was dedicated to reducing disaster risks.
• Bahamas : Elderly Woman Dies in Grand Bahama Waters
  An elderly woman died in the waters off Grand Bahama after declining life vests, according to Eyewitness News (Bahamas).
• Puerto Rico: Amur River Gets Priority to Enter San Juan
  New Fortress Energy (NFE) announced that the government of Puerto Rico has given priority entry to the ship Amur River, which is expected to arrive in San Juan Bay on Tuesday, October 13. This decision follows nearly a month of waiting and aims to facilitate the ship's access.
• Frantz Elbé accompanies 300 young people in vocational training
  Frantz Elbé, former Director General of the Haitian National Police (PNH), has launched an initiative to train 150 new beneficiaries in the Greater South through the Foundation for Education and Sustainable Development (FEEDH).

Around the world

• Champions League matches for Lens, Lille and Paris SG on October 13 and 14
  Arsenal will face Lille on Tuesday in Arsenal's first home match of the 2026-27 Champions League campaign. Arsenal won their opening match against Napoli with a score of 1-0, while Lille fell to Betis, suffering a cruel home defeat (3-2).
• Mario Lemina makes a joke about Lamine Yamal before facing FC Barcelona
  Lamine Yamal finds himself in the spotlight ahead of the European clash between his club and the Turkish side Galatasaray. According to Foot Mercato, player Mario Lemina commented on the threat posed by the Barcelona winger with a touch of irony during a press conference.
• Yannick Cahuzac is preparing to manage his first Champions League match
  RC Lens coach Yannick Cahuzac is preparing to make his debut in the most prestigious European competition this Tuesday. Despite the stakes, the coach is showing great composure, even as he must also participate in a videoconference that same morning to validate his coaching diploma.

• 12:45 ET — Champions League : Feyenoord Rotterdam – Como
• 12:45 ET — Champions League : LASK Linz – Liverpool
• 15:00 ET — Champions League : AS Roma – Real Madrid
• 15:00 ET — Champions League : Aston Villa – Fenerbahce
• 15:00 ET — Champions League : Bodo/Glimt – Borussia Dortmund
• 15:00 ET — Champions League : Manchester City – Paris Saint-Germain

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