Violette AC Opens Football League Season with Victory
Violette AC began the 2026-2027 Haitian Football League (LHF) season with a decisive 3-0 win against FC Juventus des Cayes on November 9, 2026. The match took place at the Land des Gabions stadium during the opening round of Group B in the South division. Clavens Exantus emerged as a standout player, scoring all three goals for Violette AC at 5, 45+1, and 53 minutes.
With this victory, Violette AC secures the top position in Group B, having scored three goals without conceding any. In Group A (North), Racing FC also leads with three points from their first match, having scored two goals and allowed one against their opponent.
Increased Military Presence in Port-au-Prince
The Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H) are intensifying their presence in several strategic locations throughout the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area. This move is part of a broader initiative aimed at increasing security and consolidating military operations in the region.
Details of Recent Attack on Gang Leader’s Residence
According to the Miami Herald, an operation targeting the residence of Wilson Joseph, known as Lanmò San Jou and linked to the 400 Mawozo criminal gang, involved ground forces and aerial support using drones and helicopters. Reports indicate that Joseph was not at the scene during the attack, but at least 20 armed individuals reportedly lost their lives in the operation.
Haiti Closes Border Amid Conflict
On November 6, 2026, Haitian authorities closed access to the binational market in Pedernales following violent incidents that left one Haitian national dead and two others injured, reportedly related to a failed drug transaction involving Dominican suspects. As a result, the free-trade zone saw a significant halt in commerce, with numerous vehicles stranded as merchants were prevented from entering.
Upcoming Elections and Candidate Registrations
As of November 10, 2026, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has reported 9,485 registered candidacies for various political positions, including a notable entry for the presidency by Marie Anne Savannah Hadid Savary, the sole female candidate running under the HAMAD party. The deadline for presidential, senatorial, and deputy candidates to complete their online registration is November 15, 2026, while those seeking local offices have until November 30.
The Ministry of Communication has also informed candidates about the streamlined process for obtaining a Police Clearance Certificate by the Haitian National Police (PNH). The application deadline for federal candidates is November 23, 2026, and for local government positions, December 21, 2026.
