Arrest of Simon Pelé's gang's number 2

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, police in the Grand'Anse department arrested Jean Misnord (36 years old), alias "Fado". He is presented as the second-in-command of Simon Pelé's gang. He is accused of, among other things, murder, kidnapping, robbery, and rape.

Police officer suspected of murder surrenders

The Haitian National Police (PNH) informs the public that Ricardin Jean-Pierre, a police officer, surrendered to police on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. This officer is believed to be the perpetrator of the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Delmas 95, which occurred on January 11, 2026. He is currently in the custody of the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police (DCPJ).

At least 217 sites for IDPs

According to combined information from the Directorate of Civil Protection (DPC-West), the Central Department, and the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH), Haiti has at least 217 sites for internally displaced persons spread across 25 communes located in 3 departments: Artibonite, Central, and West. Download the complete detailed RNDDH report (PDF in English, 12 pages): https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/1-RapM-Sites-de-Deplaces.es-Internes-12Jan2026-fr.pdf

Day 2 of the D1 Championship Playoffs

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

NORTH :

ASC vs. Racing FC (Parc Levelt, 3:00 p.m.)

Ouanaminthe FC vs. Baltimore SC (Parc Notre Ladies)

SOUTH :

Cavaly AS vs Racing CH (Parc G. Christophe)

Juventus FC vs Violette AC (Land des Gabions)

UNODC : Visit to Cap-Haitien customs

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) conducted a visit to Customs in Cap-Haïtien, accompanied by Hélène Roos, Ambassador of the European Union, Marco Peñín, Ambassador of Spain, Antoine Michon, Ambassador of France, and Charles Jean-Jacques, the National Authorizing Officer. Equipment funded by the EU contributes to strengthening border and goods controls.

HELP/HOPE Program

On Monday, January 12, 2026, the United States House of Representatives passed, by a large bipartisan majority (345 votes for, 45 against), the bill extending Haiti's economic recovery program. (HELP/HOPE) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46622-haiti-flash-the-house-of-representatives-extends-the-hope-help-laws-for-haiti.html . This program allows Haitian textiles and clothing to access the U.S. market duty-free, a crucial mechanism that represents nearly 90% of Haiti's exports and directly contributes to maintaining thousands of jobs. The bill has now been sent to the U.S. Senate. If passed, it would retroactively extend the trade benefits until December 31, 2028. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46622-haiti-flash-the-house-of-representatives-extends-the-hope-help-laws-for-haiti.html

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