Haiti News Update
Kidnapping Attempt Prevented: On November 13, 2026, officers from the Departmental Unit for the Maintenance of Order (UDMO) intercepted a vehicle in Port-au-Prince linked to a group of kidnappers. During an exchange of gunfire, one kidnapper was killed, while several others were injured and managed to flee. Authorities recovered a semi-automatic AR-15 rifle at the scene.
New Candidates Enter Presidential Race: The total number of candidates for Haiti’s presidential election has increased to 30, with the recent addition of four new entrants: Jacky Lumarque (MYEL), Nestor Michelet (DPA), Jean Clarens Renois (Unir Ayiti Ini), and Hans Jacques Ludwig Joseph (ESCANP). The complete list of candidates, which includes 28 men and 2 women, can be found on various platforms.
Fanmi Lavalas Suspending Electoral Participation: During a press conference on November 13, 2026, at the Aristide Foundation headquarters, leaders of the Fanmi Lavalas party announced their withdrawal from the upcoming elections. They cited current security and political conditions as preventing the possibility of credible elections.
CNDDR Denies Reported Negotiations: In a November 12, 2026 statement, the National Commission for Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (CNDDR) publicly denied allegations that it has engaged in any meetings or negotiations with gang leaders.
Passport Applications Updated at Haitian Consulate in Paris: The Consulate General of Haiti in Paris announced that appointments for passport renewals and National Identification Card (CIN) applications must now be made online. Services for renewal applications are available in the mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., while passport collection hours are set from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. More information and appointment scheduling can be done through their official website.
Minister Forbin Addresses Youth Issues in France: On her official visit to France, Minister of Foreign Affairs Raina Forbin met with Vanessa Frazier, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict. Their discussions centered on the protection and reintegration of minors, prevention of recruitment into violence, and efforts to collaborate with international partners to provide education and employment opportunities for Haitian youth.
