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Good morning. Yellow alert in five Haitian departments in the face of flood threats. And Haiti sends 14 players to the U15 World Cup. There's more below. But first, today's subject.

The Haiti-United States match

The national eleven is preparing to lock horns with the United States in a match relocated to Florida. This fixture comes as the team has recently climbed the global rankings thanks to its run in the Nations League.

The ranking. Haiti has gained four spots to reach 84th place globally, according to the rankings published on Wednesday, October 7 by FIFA. This progress follows three victories in four matches in the Concacaf Nations League.

The run. These results allow the country to maintain its place in League A for the first time in five editions and to reach the quarter-finals. Three Haitian players are also featured in the Concacaf group stage team of the tournament.

The change. The match against the United States, initially scheduled at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, will ultimately be held in Miami. Kickoff is set for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 4:30 p.m., according to AlterPresse.

The decision. The Concacaf Council has validated an exceptional arrangement for this fixture, according to the same source. However, the available text specifies neither the reasons for this venue change, nor which team will play as the host, nor the date of the return leg.

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News

• Cuba: home delivery of pension payments is expanding in Sancti Spíritus
  The Banco Popular de Ahorro (BPA) in Sancti Spíritus has started a program aimed at making it easier to pay pensions to beneficiaries directly in their homes. This service is made possible thanks to the support of local businesses and individuals, such as the Trabajadores por Cuenta Propia (TCP).
• Dajabón Mayor warns of risks to Salvadoran soldiers
  Santiago Riverón, the mayor of Dajabón, has warned that Haitian criminal gangs would execute "like chickens" any military contingent sent by El Salvador to free four kidnapped aeronautical technicians.
• Salvadoran special forces land in Haiti after gang ambush leaves four soldiers missing
  Salvadoran special forces have arrived in Haiti to help look for four of their country's soldiers who disappeared after gangs attacked an armored vehicle. The Gang Suppression Force (GSF) confirmed the arrival.
• Jamaïque : Eligible Cooper’s Pen Residents to Receive Relocation Grants
  JIS (gouvernement jamaïcain) reported that eligible residents of Cooper's Pen in Trelawny will receive government-funded relocation grants. Prime Minister Andrew Holness stated that these grants aim to support a smooth and dignified relocation process.
• Martinique: CTM launches a website on road noise disturbances
  The Territorial Collectivity of Martinique (CTM) launched a new website on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, called "Noise Prevention Plan for Road Traffic." This site aims to help visitors better understand and identify areas affected by road noise, as well as the actions taken to reduce these noise disturbances.
• Guadeloupe: fire on the roof of Leader Price in Le Moule
  A fire broke out on Friday afternoon on the roof of the Leader Price store located in Damencourt in the commune of Le Moule, leading to the evacuation of the premises. Emergency services were immediately mobilized to bring under control the flames, which covered an area of approximately 700 square meters.
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs dedicates a conference room to Lucienne Heurtelou Estimé
  A new conference room at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship is now named in honor of Lucienne Heurtelou Estimé. According to Juno7, the space was inaugurated on October 21, 2026, to pay tribute to the life and career of the former First Lady, who became the pioneering female ambassador of Haiti.
• Violette AC crushes Ouanaminthe FC 5-0 in the rain
  Violette AC defeated Ouanaminthe FC five goals to nil on Thursday at Parc Notre Dame de Vapor, despite the rain, according to Haiti Tempo. The media outlet described a display of strength from the blue and whites, who were playing away from home.
• Dessalines Children Demand Evidence Against Jean-Charles Moise
  The Pitit Dessalines political party has approached the UN Secretary-General and the Haiti Experts Group to request clarifications regarding allegations against its leader, former Senator Jean-Charles Moïse, in report S/2026/714.

Around the world

• World Series 2026: Milwaukee and Tampa Bay in search of their first championship
  The 2026 World Series pits the Milwaukee Cerveceros against the Tampa Bay Rays, two teams seeking their first victory in this competition. This matchup is historic as it marks the first time since 1980 that two winless franchises are competing for the championship.
• Ban on horse-drawn carriages in Central Park
  The New York City Council voted on Thursday, October 22 in favor of a ban on tourist carriages in Central Park, which will take effect on June 1, 2028. Council President Julie Menin stated at a press conference that this measure aims to help the approximately 150 drivers currently working to find new employment.
• Russian missiles strike Kiev as 600 Ukrainian drones target Moscow
  On Saturday, Kiev suffered another attack by Russian missiles while more than 600 Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow. Meanwhile, Donald Trump exempted Russia from major sanctions decided by the U.S. Congress, a move which constitutes an insult to Ukraine according to Vladimir Putin.

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