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Good morning. Haiti and El Salvador pledge to step up cooperation against gangs. And KFC updates its logo and its new visual identity arrives in the Dominican Republic. There's more below. But first, today's subject.

The arrest of the influencer Djoulie

Haitian influencer Djoulie has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the United States. This arrest, which took place over the last few days, has reignited intense questions regarding the situation of Haitian nationals in the face of current US migration policies and operations.

The arrest. The federal agents' intervention took place specifically on November 2, 2026 on American soil according to Vant Bèf Info. For the moment, the exact circumstances of this action targeting the influencer have not yet been clarified by the available reports. The community is now awaiting additional information regarding her future, as she could spend her first night in detention following this measure.

The grey areas. Several essential elements of this judicial and administrative case remain completely unexplained at this stage of the reports. On the one hand, the exact and precise reasons put forward by the United States authorities to justify this arrest are not yet known to the public. On the other hand, the exact detention facility where the young woman is currently located also remains untraceable.

The background. This news event occurs in a general climate marked by a notable and continuous reinforcement of migration operations conducted on American territory. For several months now, these interventions by the federal agency have directly fueled major concerns among Haitians residing in the United States. Repeated arrests, detentions, and deportation procedures highlight the difficulties encountered by certain migrants.

The challenges. In the face of this type of event, the crucial issue of supporting Haitian nationals confronted with the rigors of migration procedures arises with particular acuity. Rapid access to appropriate legal assistance as well as support from loved ones become essential elements to cope with these situations. The Haitian community thus continues to monitor the evolution of this case while hoping for clarification.

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Politics

• The Dominican government adopts a decree regulating public artificial intelligence
  The Dominican Republic has enacted Decree 787-26 to establish a code of ethics governing the use of artificial intelligence in public services. The regulation imposes mandatory controls on all state institutions, centralized and centralized alike, to ensure that technology is adopted in a transparent, inclusive and secure way.

Security

• Insecurity in Port-au-Prince: the Grand Cimetière remains nearly inaccessible for All Saints' Day
  In Haiti, All Saints' Day and the Day of the Dead, on November 1 and 2, were disrupted this year by insecurity, especially in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area, according to Le National. The newspaper describes a particularly difficult situation for keeping these traditions alive in several parts of the country.
• PNH sets November 9 deadline for police certificates
  Haiti's National Police (PNH) has set a new deadline of Monday, November 9, 2026 for candidates in the upcoming elections to submit their requests for police certificates. The decision is meant to ease the administrative workload and make sure every file is processed before applications close on November 15.

News

• Trump responded to Bukele to take action in Haiti following a call about sending soldiers
  Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele called Donald Trump on Tuesday before stepping up his country's military action in Haiti. According to Le Nouvelliste, which cites the American media outlet Axios, he wanted to know if the American president had any objections.
• Training Workshop on Protecting Biosphere Reserves in Haiti
  The Ministry of the Environment (MdE) held a training workshop on November 5, 2026 in Port-au-Prince, aimed at promoting biodiversity conservation and the sustainable development of local communities.
• Acute malnutrition climbs to 7.4% among Haitian children aged 6 to 59 months
  The Haitian government, UNICEF and nutrition-sector partners are warning that acute malnutrition is getting worse. According to Métropole, which reports on a document published this week, 31 communes could reach a serious or critical level before May 2027.

Culture

• Music: Bedjine releases "J'avoue" and takes a pop R&B turn
  Haitian singer Bedjine released her new single, "J'avoue" ("I confess"), on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 5 p.m. on her official channel, Le National reports. The track is also available on streaming platforms.

Around the world

• Salvadoran operations: DEBLOKE denies Michel Martelly asked the UN to suspend them
  The DEBLOKE political alliance has rejected accusations by the Haitian Network of Anti-Corruption Journalists (RHAJAC) that its presidential candidate, former president Michel Joseph Martelly, sought to have the Salvadoran forces' operations against gangs in Haiti suspended.
• Border Between Haiti and Dominican Republic Remains Calm
  On Wednesday, November 4th, 2026, Lieutenant General Carlos Antonio Fernández, Minister of Defense for the Dominican Republic, stated that trade and other routine operations along the border with Haiti are continuing as normal.
• 2026 midterms: Texas flips as Gina Hinojosa wins the governorship and James Talarico a Senate seat
  Democrats won Texas's two top races in the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Gina Hinojosa, the daughter of Mexican immigrants, defeated incumbent Governor Greg Abbott to become the first Latina elected governor of the state, a post Republicans had held since 1994, AFP and the EFE news agency report.
• Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal national team after 234 caps and 146 goals
  Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, ended his international career on Thursday, about a month after storming out of the Portuguese squad amid a dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus, according to RMC Sport. Foot Mercato and TV5Monde, which carries an AFP dispatch, give the same totals: 234 caps and 146 goals.
• The United States announces the arrival of three of its navy ships in Haiti
  The United States has announced the upcoming arrival in Haiti of three ships belonging to its navy. This decision follows U.S. efforts to strengthen their relations with the country.

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