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Rise in Diaspora Remittances

Unrequited transfers from the diaspora reached 1.

Trade Deficit Persists as Middle East Conflict Fuels Inflation Concerns

The monetary policy note for the first quarter of the 2025–2026 fiscal year confirmed the persistence of the trade balance imbalance, against a backdrop of inflationary risks for the economy due to the war in Iran.

BRH Covers Part of Budget Deficit with 2.6 Billion Gourdes in Q1 2025–2026

The Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) financed the budget deficit to the tune of 2.

Move Underway to Appoint an Acting Immigration Director

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé is expected to appoint, without delay, an acting director at the Directorate of Immigration and Emigration following the arrest, on March 23, 2026, of director Antoine Jean Simon Fénélon and nine other officials of the institution, as part of an investigation into the alleged issuance of “genuine-fake” passports, Le Nouvelliste learned from a well-placed source on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

Diplomats Called Back for Consultations Came to Receive Directives from Authorities

The Haitian State has no dispute with the countries where ambassadors have been “recalled for consultations.

Abigaïl Alexandre Crowned Eloquentia Winner

At 21 years old, Abigaïl Alexandre won the international final of Eloquentia 2026 in Paris, thus becoming the first Haitian to prevail in this public speaking competition.

Operations Halted at Immigration Offices in Haiti and Abroad

All offices of the Directorate of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) are at a standstill across the entire territory.

Insecurity Weakens Haiti’s Fight Against Tuberculosis

In Haiti, tuberculosis remains a persistent threat. Despite free treatment, insecurity, poverty, and difficulties in accessing care are slowing control efforts.

PNH Reports 43 Suspects Killed and Multiple Seizures in Recent Months

The Haitian National Police (PNH) has presented the results of its various operations for the first quarter of 2026.

Fernando Capellan Praises Dialogue Between Haitian and Dominican Private Sectors

Dominican industrialist Fernando Capellan welcomed the meeting between representatives of the Haitian and Dominican private sectors.

Haitian Armed Forces End Protection for Former CPT Members and Top Officials

There are exactly 81 members of the Armed Forces of Haiti assigned to the close protection of former members of the Presidential Council, ministers, and other high-ranking state officials.

New Municipal Commissions Appointed Across the Country

The government has appointed new municipal commissions in several communes across the country during the Council of Ministers held on Friday, March 20.