Violette defeats Juventus [3-0] : On Monday, November 9, 2026, as part of the opening series of the 2026-2027 Haitian Football League (LHF) season, Violette AC secured a [3-0] victory over FC Juventus des Cayes. The match, held at the Land des Gabions stadium during the first round of play (Group B, South), featured an outstanding performance by Clavens Exantus, who scored a hat-trick: in the 5th minute [1-0], 45’+1 [2-0], and 53rd minute [3-0]. It was a convincing win for the "Vieux Tigre" (Old Tiger), who leave Les Cayes with all 3 points.

Group A (North) Standings : #1 Racing FC: 1 match played, 2 goals scored, 1 goal conceded, 1 win, 3 points.

Group B (South) Standings : #1 Violette AC: 1 match played, 3 goals scored, 0 goals conceded, 1 win, 3 points.

Kenscoff : FAd’H in action (video): As part of their consolidation mission, the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H) have gradually strengthened their presence at several strategic locations within the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area.

Lanmò San Jou absent during the attack ? According to the American newspaper the Miami Herald, the operation—which involved an attack on and the destruction of the luxury residence of Wilson Joseph (alias Lanmò San Jou), the terrorist leader of the 400 Mawozo criminal gang—included ground advancement by a task force into 400 Mawozo territory, as well as the use of explosive-laden drones and helicopters providing air support. Sources consulted by the Miami Herald indicate that Lanmò San Jou was not at his residence when the attack took place. However, at least 20 armed men present at the scene were reportedly killed during the operation.

Pedernales : Haiti closes its border : On Friday, November 6, 2026, Haitian authorities blocked access from the Haitian side to prevent their fellow citizens from traveling to the binational market in Pedernales. This latest conflict follows the death of a Haitian national and the wounding of two others—incidents possibly linked to a drug transaction gone wrong, with suspicion falling on Dominican individuals. In the free-trade zone, warehouses were devoid of any Haitian merchants. Dozens of semi-trailers, trucks, and vans remained stranded in the unloading area, awaiting a resolution to the conflict. The border gate on the Dominican side remained open.

A Female Presidential Candidate : As of Tuesday, November 10, 2026, a total of 9,485 candidacies had been registered on the Provisional Electoral Council’s (CEP) online platform: 24 for the presidency (including one woman, Marie Anne Savannah Hadid Savary, running under the HAMAD banner), 414 for the Senate, 1,477 for the Chamber of Deputies, 2,233 for mayoral positions, 3,208 for Communal Section Administrative Councils (CASEC), and 2,129 for Communal Section Assemblies (ASEC). According to the electoral calendar, candidates for the offices of president, senator, and deputy have until November 15 to complete their online registration. Those seeking municipal office have until November 30.

Election s: Police Clearance Certificate, Important Dates The Ministry of Communication has announced that the General Directorate of the Haitian National Police (PNH) has implemented measures to streamline the process for candidates seeking to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate, issued by the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police (DCPJ). The deadline for receiving applications from candidates for the positions of President, Senator, and Deputy is set for Monday, November 23, 2026, and for Monday, December 21, 2026, for candidates for local government bodies.

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