Marchand Dessalines Police Station Destroyed

The Marchand Dessalines police station was completely destroyed. On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, members of the "Kokorat san ras" gang from La Croix-Périsse and the "Gran Grif" gang from Savien reduced the Marchand Dessalines police station to rubble. This demolition by sledgehammer took more than six hours without any intervention from law enforcement to disrupt their work of destruction…

"Viv Ansanm" : More than 10 terrorists killed and others wounded

More than ten bandits were killed and several others wounded during the forceful operations carried out against the “Viv Ansanm” terrorist coalition in the town of Seguin and its surroundings, confirmed Municipal Commissioner Garry Victor, spokesperson for the Haitian National Police (PNH) in the Southeast Department, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. According to the Commissioner, 83 rounds of ammunition of various calibers, as well as 8 firearms, were seized.

Council of Ministers

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, a Council of Ministers meeting was held at the National Palace, chaired by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé. The Council examined several important issues, including : the modernization of public services, the improvement of the population's socio-economic conditions, national influence, territorial governance, and the strengthening of state institutions. Discussions focused, among other things, on draft texts concerning administrative reorganization, salary policy, symbolic and national initiatives, land-use planning measures, and decisions regarding appointments within the senior public and diplomatic administration.

US Justice : Moïse Assassination, Jury Deliberates The federal trial in Miami concerning the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on the night of Tuesday, July 6, to Wednesday, July 7, 2021 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-34162-haiti-flash-president-jovenel-moise-assassinated-by-mercenaries-official-updated-7am-+-video.html is entering its final phase. After 39 days of hearings, the prosecution and defense presented their final arguments. Starting this Wednesday, May 6, a twelve-member jury will decide on the responsibility of the defendants: Antonio Intriago, James Solages, Arcángel Pretel Ortiz, and Walter Veintemilla. Christian Emmanuel Sanon is expected to be tried at a later date.

Reopening of Justinien University Hospital

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, Justinien University Hospital (HUJ) reopened after a closure of more than three weeks triggered by a strike by contract staff, including doctors, nurses, administrative staff, and support personnel, who represent nearly 80% of the hospital's workforce. These contract workers were demanding an average of 15 months of back pay. Dr. Bertrand Sinal, Minister of Public Health, confirmed to the contract employees that the checks were being printed. He also called the hospital closure irresponsible, as it deprived patients of all care, including emergency care.

Opening of the Venice Biennale

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the Haitian Ambassador to Italy, Gandy Thomas, inaugurated the Haitian Pavilion at the Palazzo Albrizzi-Capello, in the heart of the Venetian Lagoon. The event began with the opening of an exhibition by the artist Enock Placide.

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