Michel Martelly, Candidate for the Presidency of Haiti

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, with the first round of voting currently scheduled for December 13, 2026, approaching, former President Michel Joseph Martelly registered his candidacy for the presidential election under the DEBLOKE banner. It should be noted that his registration as a candidate, like that of former Haitian President Jocelerme Privert (https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-48457-haiti-news-zapping.html) and former Prime Minister Claude Joseph (https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-48487-zapping-haiti-of-september-20-2026.html), must still be approved for compliance by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) before becoming final.

Situation of Haitians Abroad

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, accompanied by Ministers Raina Forbin (Foreign Affairs), Sinal Bertrand (Health), and Vijonet Déméro (Education), met with Ms. Amy Pope, Director General of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Discussions focused on the situation of Haitian nationals abroad, the conditions for their return and reintegration, and prospects for professional mobility. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to guarantee every Haitian a dignified, safe, and organized return.

Bangladesh plans to deploy 1,600 troops to Haiti

Following a meeting between Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and his Bangladeshi counterpart Tarique Rahman in New York, Fils-Aimé revealed that Bangladesh plans to deploy a total of 1,600 troops to Haiti as part of the Gang Repression Force (FRG).

USA : New charges against Vitel’homme Innocent

Vitel’homme Innocent, the leader of the “Kraze Barye” terrorist gang, faces a new federal indictment. This indictment links him to the conspiracy surrounding the assassination of Jovenel Moïse. He is accused of providing material support or resources to commit an operation resulting in death, as well as providing material support and conspiring to kill or kidnap a person outside the United States. It should be noted that Vitel’homme Innocent was already facing charges in the U.S. federal justice system. In October 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice charged him with hostage-taking that resulted in the death of an American citizen in Haiti.

60 Haitians intercepted at sea

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, members of the Turks and Caicos Islands Maritime Brigade, in collaboration with U.S. maritime operations personnel, intercepted a small, overloaded fishing boat in their territorial waters carrying 60 Haitians in an irregular migration situation.

NY : Minister of the Environment requests $20 million

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, Minister of the Environment Valéry Fils-Aimé is continuing efforts in New York to strengthen Haiti's access to climate finance. The $20 million request submitted to the Loss and Damage Response Fund represents a significant step toward supporting vulnerable communities, strengthening the resilience of local areas, and contributing to the country's economic recovery.

HL/ HaitiLibre