Major operation in the Bel-Air neighborhood : On Sunday, October 25, the Haitian National Police (PNH) launched a large-scale operation involving various special units, armored vehicles, and the use of kamikaze drones against the terrorists and other criminals occupying the Bel-Air neighborhood. No official casualty figures have been released yet, but it is reported that several of these terrorists have been fatally wounded.

Elections : latest figures : According to data published by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) on October 26, 2026, 6,704 candidates—including 18 for the presidency—were registered on the CEP’s online platform : 359 candidates for the Senate, 1,239 for the Chamber of Deputies, 1,558 for mayoral positions, 2,178 for CASEC (Section Communal Administrative Council) seats, and 1,322 for ASEC (Section Communal Assembly) seats.

18th presidential candidate : Jean-Marie Junior Salomon is the 18th candidate for the presidency. He registered under the banner of the Organization of the People in Struggle (OPL).

Time Change The General Secretariat of the Presidency reminds public sector employees, private sector workers, and the general public that, in accordance with Article 2 of the presidential decree of March 7, 2012, the national time will be set back by 60 minutes, effective at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1st, 2026. To avoid any disruption to your daily activities, please note that when the clock reaches 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, in Haiti, you should set your clocks back by 60 minutes, making the time 1:00 a.m.

Congratulations to President Lula on his re-election : The Government of Haiti extends its warm congratulations to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his victory in the Brazilian presidential election, securing a fourth term [with 51.79% of the vote, compared to 48.21% for his opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro]. Haiti acknowledges the sovereign choice of the Brazilian people and expresses its commitment to strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two Nations, in a spirit of solidarity, dialogue, and closer ties between Latin America and the Caribbean.

Ballon d’Or : Remarkable progress for Melchie : Melchie Dumornay, known as "Corventina", the Haitian international who plays for Olympique Lyonnais—finished 4th in the final rankings for the 2026 Women’s Ballon d’Or, a remarkable achievement ! It is worth noting that "Corventina" finished in 18th place in the previous edition.

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