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Good morning. About 20 gang members shot dead in Arcahaie, including leader known as Galaxy. And Barikad, I Love You Anne, La Peur d'aimer… five Haitian films that shaped a generation. There's more below. But first, today's subject.

Letter from Lanmò San Jou

The United Nations has confirmed receiving a letter signed by Wilson Joseph, leader of the 400 Mawozo gang, requesting dialogue in Haiti. This move comes as a large Salvadoran military contingent has been deployed to the area following an ambush.

The attack. Four Salvadoran aviation technicians were reported missing on October 18 after an attack on their vehicle in Croix-des-Bouquets. The Haitian government has described this event as a kidnapping, while El Salvador has dispatched more than 2,000 soldiers to find them and fight the gangs.

The deployment. This military reinforcement is operating largely outside the mandate of the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force. Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has also rejected accusations of bombing civilians made by the organization UNA-Haiti.

The letter. Dated November 1, the missive from Wilson Joseph asserts that the missing Salvadoran soldiers are dead and demands the dispatch of a UN delegation for mediation. The gang leader states he is in favor of laying down arms while blaming other groups for the violence.

The position. Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric confirmed on Monday that the UN received this letter without endorsing its content or recognizing its author. The organization reiterates that any security operation must strictly respect international law and protect civilians.

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Security

• El Salvador deploys more than 2,000 soldiers to Haiti
  El Salvador sent at least 2,000 soldiers to Haiti on Wednesday, October 28, as part of what it describes as a "large-scale" operation. According to San Salvador, this mission aims to rescue four soldiers who have been missing since an ambush by armed gangs ten days ago.

Education

• Day of the Dead and Fête Gédé: the Mexican Embassy and Quisqueya University honour their ancestors together
  The Embassy of Mexico in Haiti and Quisqueya University (UniQ) jointly celebrated Mexico's Day of the Dead and Haiti's Fête Gédé on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at a "binational celebration of culture and tradition" held from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the CCC hall on the UniQ campus in Port-au-Prince.

News

• Edwin Paraison says Haitians back El Salvador's troops
  Edwin Paraison, a former Haitian consul in the Dominican Republic, said Haitians support Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's decision to deploy troops against criminal gangs. He said the public approval is comparable to the welcome Haitians gave the arrival of Brazilian troops under MINUSTAH.
• Juventus wins the clash against Napoli
  Juventus Turin beat Napoli 2-0 on Sunday evening during the 10th matchday of Serie A. The Bianconeri took the lead thanks to Kerim-Sam Alajbegovic, who opened the scoring with a long-range left-footed strike in the 70th minute.
• Haitian clubs are stepping up their preparations ahead of the LHF
  Several Haitian football clubs are fine-tuning their strategies to be ready to face the challenges of the second season of the Haitian Football League (LHF), which will begin in a week. Tempête FC, under coach Charles Hérold Junior, has conducted several friendly matches to test its strengths.
• Six undocumented Haitians detained along with their driver in a Honda CR-V in Monción
  Seven people, including six Haitian nationals without identification, were detained along with their vehicle in Monción, in the Santiago Rodríguez province. The Policía Nacional announced that they would be handed over to the Ministerio Público.
• The "En Lisant" festival devotes its 11th edition to women's heroism and Yanick Lahens
  The 11th edition of the En Lisant Theatre Festival will take place from November 19 to 25, 2026, in Port-au-Prince around the theme "The invisibilized heroism of women," according to Le Nouvelliste and Vant Bèf Info.

Culture

• Fête Gédé: C3 Éditions offers twelve books to understand Haitian Vodou
  "Too often, we talk about Vodou without really knowing what it is." With that observation, made in Creole, the Haitian publisher C3 Éditions presents a selection of twelve books on Vodou in early November, the season of Fête Gédé.

Sport

• Expulsions of Haitians: "My responsibility begins at the frontier," Luis Abinader tells TRT World
  Asked about the mass expulsion of Haitians, including pregnant women and children, Dominican President Luis Abinader answered: "My responsibility begins at the frontier." That is the account of journalist Ghida Fakhry, who interviewed him for Bigger Than Five, the program she hosts on Turkey's TRT World, released in late October 2026.

Around the world

• Florida: nine dead as Bahamas-bound Learjet crashes near West Palm Beach
  A Learjet 60 business jet crashed on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at about 12:50 p.m. in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, Florida, roughly 7 miles southwest of West Palm Beach. All nine people on board were killed, U.S.
• Hakimi scores a hat-trick against Le Havre
  On Friday night, Achraf Hakimi scored a hat-trick and provided two assists as PSG beat Le Havre 5-1 at the Stade Océane. The Morocco international's goals included a curled free kick to the right for 3-1, a long-range shot into an empty net for 4-1, and a deflected shot that beat the keeper for 5-1.
• Lassine Sinayoko dazzles with a brace and an assist
  Lassine Sinayoko was once again the star of the match between Paris FC and Monaco, scoring twice and setting up another goal. The Malian midfielder stood out in a game that ended 3-1 to the home side.

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