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Good morning. Who is paying Michel Martelly's lobbyists? What the contract filed in Washington says. And Dieuseul Simon Desras calls for Prime Minister Fils-Aimé to step down. There's more below. But first, today's subject.

Panic and barricades in Carrefour

A wave of panic shook the commune of Carrefour, located south of Port-au-Prince, on Tuesday, November 10. Heavy gunfire heard in the area prompted many parents to rush and pick up their children from schools, which closed earlier than scheduled.

The intervention. The police and the army carried out a major operation in Martissant using several armored vehicles. The Minister of Defense indicated that the Sainte-Bernadette church sector and Martissant 2 were the targets of this action. This military presence severely disrupted traffic and made travel particularly difficult toward Carrefour.

The roadblocks. According to local media, armed men belonging to the gang of Christ-Roi Chéry, known as Krisla, set up multiple roadblocks on the major roads. Armed with automatic weapons, these individuals are now inspecting vehicles instead of officers from the Central Directorate of Traffic Police. These roadblocks were set up in an attempt to slow down the advance of law enforcement.

The fugitives. Since the beginning of the assaults against the gangs in the Cul-de-Sac plain, several criminals from Croix-des-Bouquets are reported to have fled to find refuge in Carrefour. Wilson Joseph, nicknamed Lanmò San Jou and alleged leader of the 400 Mawozo gang, is reportedly among these fugitives. However, this movement toward this commune, which is under the control of Krisla—a member of the Viv Ansanm coalition—remains to be independently confirmed.

The toll. No official toll had been released by Wednesday morning regarding potential casualties resulting from this gunfire and these tensions. The retreat of these armed factions toward this densely populated commune is raising serious fears for the safety of civilians.

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Politics

• More Than 22 Million Member Submissions Rejected for Mismatches at the CEP
  The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has thrown out more than 22 million submissions in the registration of political organizations' members. Discrepancies between the data submitted and the reference databases are the leading cause of rejection.
• Kenscoff: the government distributes fertilizer, seeds, and tools to more than 3,000 producers
  More than 3,000 producers in Kenscoff, in the West Department, have received fertilizers, seeds, and small agricultural equipment. According to the official statement, the initiative aims to support farmers and boost local production.

Security

• Bukele says he destroyed the headquarters of the 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti
  Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele says he had the residence of Wilson Joseph, known as Lanmò San Jou, and the headquarters of the 400 Mawozo gang in Haiti destroyed. He posted a video of the military operations on Instagram, saying he had kept his promises.

News

• Operations continue in Croix-des-Bouquets following rescue of Chadian soldiers
  On the evening of Tuesday, November 3, 2026, footage showing a helicopter firing on the ground was shared on social media. According to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, gangs were attacking soldiers from the Gang Repression Force (FRG) who had come from Chad.
• Real Hope FA wins a tight derby
  The second matchday of the D1 Paryaj Lakay saw the teams from Les Cayes win their games. Juventus FC, playing away, beat Don Bosco 3-1 thanks to goals from Philippeaux Ronaldo and Wesley Ismaël, along with an own goal by Bedgely Charles.
• The FRG announces a seizure of weapons and ammunition north of the Port-au-Prince airport
  The Gang Repression Force (FRG) claims to have seized weapons and ammunition during an operation carried out on November 11 north of the Port-au-Prince international airport. It indicated this in a post on its Facebook page, published on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
• Doctor Chrispin calls for reform of the Haitian state
  Dr. Jean Willio Patrick Chrispin published an editorial on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in which he argues for a profound reform of the Haitian state in the face of security, institutional, and economic crises.

Sport

• Referees fail to show up for FICA–Racing FC match in Gonaïves
  The officials assigned to the match between FICA and Racing FC des Gonaïves, scheduled for Wednesday at Parc Saint-Victor, did not show up. Their absence came a day after the Ligue Haïtienne de Football ruled on the incidents in the match between FICA and Baltimore SC.

Around the world

• Presidential election: Former foreign minister Dominique Dupuy becomes the second woman among 26 registered candidates
  Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Dominique Dupuy is now on the registry of candidates for the presidency of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). The CEP's online dashboard, consulted on Wednesday, November 11, lists her as a candidate for the Pati Vizyon Dayiti (PVD).
• Frantzdy Pierrot out, third major absence for the Grenadiers before the United States
  Head coach David Badia will have to manage without striker Frantzdy Pierrot for the Nations League quarter-final against the United States. The Haitian Football Federation has announced his withdrawal.
• While visiting France, Raina Forbin holds talks with Emmanuel Macron at the Arc de Triomphe
  Her ministry released a video of the meeting, in which the two officials can be seen shaking hands and speaking briefly. This exchange concludes a multi-day official visit to France, focused on security, elections, and the diaspora.

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