AGP Executive Report

Haitian TPS Fallout in the U.S.: The U.S. ended Temporary Protected Status for roughly 300,000 Haitians, stripping work authorization and triggering fears of job losses, family separation, and faster ICE enforcement in communities like South Florida and Ohio. Local Economy Pressure: South Florida school and healthcare systems are bracing for enrollment drops and staffing gaps, with Broward County reporting layoffs tied to TPS-linked workers. Work Permit Confusion: Employers say short, last-minute work-permit extensions created chaos, leaving restaurants, logistics, and care providers scrambling. Policy Pushback: Springfield’s mayor urged Congress for a permanent fix, while Catholic and community leaders called for “compassionate” protections. Haiti’s Political Calendar: Haiti’s electoral authority scheduled the first presidential elections in a decade for Dec. 13, aiming to restart governance amid ongoing gang violence. Regional Business Context: Separate coverage also notes U.S. plans to spend $175.8M on undersea telecom cables in the Caribbean/Central America to counter China’s influence.

TPS Fallout & Labor Shock: Haiti’s 2010-era Temporary Protected Status is ending for roughly 330,000–350,000 Haitians in the U.S., stripping work authorization and raising fears of sudden job losses and deportations; employers in healthcare, hospitality, and construction warn they’ll struggle to replace workers fast. ICE Enforcement Watch: Reports say ICE is preparing a deportation blitz, with Springfield, Ohio and other Haitian hubs bracing for arrests and rapid removals. Local Economic Impact: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine calls the deportation plan a “mistake,” warning it could hurt Springfield’s recovery as Haitian residents run businesses and fill jobs. Healthcare Staffing Risk: In Connecticut, officials and unions say losing Haitian workers will break the care chain in nursing homes and home care. Human Rights & Return Safety: Rights groups and Haitian civic leaders argue deportations would send people back to gang-controlled violence, with no credible plan for receiving hundreds of thousands. Policy Push in Congress: A discharge petition seeks a House vote on the Dream and Promise Act to protect TPS holders, as legal challenges continue. US-China Tech & Trade Angle: Separately, the Trump administration plans $175.8M for undersea telecom cable upgrades in the Caribbean/Central America to counter China’s influence.

TPS Fallout for Haitian Workers: The U.S. ended Temporary Protected Status for Haitians on July 27, leaving about 300,000+ people facing deportation risk and losing legal work authorization—sparking alarm from employers and unions, including healthcare providers warning hospitals and nursing homes will struggle to replace experienced staff. ICE Enforcement Push: Reports say ICE plans to ramp up arrests, with attention on communities like Springfield, Ohio, where Haitian residents say they’re being targeted despite having built local businesses and jobs. Haiti Election Calendar: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council set Dec. 13 for the first round of presidential and legislative elections, with a Feb. 21, 2027 runoff, but voting depends on an “acceptable security environment” and funding. Regional Labor Link: CARICOM met the ILO to strengthen Haiti’s inclusion in the regional labor market dialogue and modernize labor legislation. Local Resilience in Haiti: Cap-Haïtien’s Bethesda Medical Center highlighted how limited electricity and solar backup keep emergency care running 24/7 for vulnerable patients. US-China Tech/Infrastructure Angle: Separately, the U.S. notified Congress it plans $175.8M to replace undersea telecom cables in the Caribbean and Central America to limit China’s influence—an issue with potential knock-on effects for regional connectivity and investment.

Haiti Election Roadmap: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council set December 13 for the first round of presidential and legislative elections, with a February 21, 2027 second round and local elections, but warned deadlines hinge on security and funding. Security & Governance: Haitian police reported the kidnapping of the chief of staff to the education minister as the country prepares for the vote amid gang control in parts of Port-au-Prince. US TPS Shock for Haitian Workers: The end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians in the US took effect Monday, threatening work permits and fueling uncertainty for employers and families—especially in South Florida, where advocates estimate about 158,000 Haitians were covered. Labor Market Pressure: Local business groups and unions warned that losing experienced TPS workers in healthcare, hospitality, and construction could worsen labor shortages and disrupt operations. Haiti-Linked Financial Crime: A South Florida businessman was sentenced to 20 years for laundering fraud-linked COVID-19 relief funds tied to the 2021 assassination plot against Haiti’s President Moïse. Regional Diplomacy Watch: Colombia’s president-elect announced closures of 14 embassies and 15 consulates, including a Haiti embassy, as part of an austerity and market-focused foreign policy shift.

Haitian TPS Deadline Pressure: With Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status set to expire July 27, Haitian community groups and faith leaders in the U.S. are ramping up calls to Congress after Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan extension, warning that hundreds of thousands could lose work authorization and face deportation. South Florida Impact: In Miami and across South Florida, leaders say the uncertainty is already disrupting jobs in healthcare, hospitality, and construction, while attorneys urge TPS holders to review options like asylum or other relief. Legal Back-and-Forth: A federal judge delayed termination until Monday, but the Supreme Court ruling still leaves the program’s future hanging, pushing advocates to seek new legislative fixes. Local Economy Link: The TPS fight is also hitting state labor markets—Indiana groups warn thousands of Haitian workers could be removed from the workforce as status ends. Haiti-Linked Finance Crime: Separately, a South Florida financier tied to the laundering of COVID-19 relief funds used in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was sentenced to 20 years, underscoring how financial flows can shape Haiti’s political risk.

Haitian TPS Deadline Pressure: With Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status set to expire July 27, Haitian community groups, faith leaders, and elected officials are ramping up calls to Congress after Senate Republicans blocked a bipartisan extension bill—leaving hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the U.S. facing loss of work authorization and deportation risk. Local Economic Fallout in the U.S.: In places like Southwest Florida, advocates say the looming end of TPS threatens workers in healthcare, hospitality, and construction, while leaders push for last-minute legal relief. Immigration Uncertainty Beyond TPS: Separate reporting highlights how Haitian minors and other vulnerable cases remain entangled in immigration and guardianship questions, underscoring broader administrative strain. Haiti in the Regional Spotlight: Haiti’s men’s team was drawn into CONCACAF Nations League Group A with familiar rivals—an indirect reminder that diaspora ties and regional competition can still drive investment and attention. Caribbean Policy Risk Watch: An analysis flags Haiti as facing the highest risk of U.S. entry restrictions in the region, with humanitarian exceptions and state-stabilization support cited as key mitigations.

Haitian TPS Deadline Pressure: A U.S. Supreme Court ruling clears the way to end Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians, but a federal judge delayed work-authorizations in several areas until Monday, July 27—leaving families in limbo and pushing advocates to lobby Congress for extensions. Local Economic Fallout: In Southwest Florida, Haitian workers in healthcare, hospitality, and construction face sudden job and income uncertainty as TPS protections wind down. Legal & Community Response: TPS advocates met in Doral urging senators to act; meanwhile, in New York’s Little Haiti, residents describe fear of arrest and loss of work authorization as the clock runs out. Haiti Security & Finance: In Miami, four men convicted in the plot to assassinate Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse were ordered for sentencing in early 2027, with one financier already sentenced to 20 years for laundering COVID-19 relief funds tied to the assassination. Trade Disruption Risk: A warehouse fire in Pompano Beach reportedly destroyed merchandise stored for import-export shipments bound for Haiti, highlighting how logistics shocks can hit Haiti-linked businesses fast.

Haitian TPS deadline pressure in the U.S.: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way to end Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians, but a federal judge temporarily delayed work authorization terminations until Monday, July 27—leaving thousands in places like Southwest Florida in limbo as advocates push Congress to extend protections. Immigration enforcement and legal fights: Reports highlight how DHS and courts are clashing over TPS and asylum limits, while Haitian communities describe fear of detention and job loss as protections expire. Haiti-linked financial crime case: A South Florida fundraiser tied to the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was sentenced to 20 years for laundering fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief funds used to support the plot. Regional sports and business angles: Haiti’s men’s team drew a tough Concacaf Nations League Group A with familiar rivals, a reminder that sports events can still drive tourism and local spending even amid Haiti’s broader economic strain. Caribbean energy disruption: Edenorte announced scheduled power suspensions across major sectors of Puerto Plata, affecting residential, commercial, tourist, and institutional users.

TPS Deadline Shock: The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the way to end Temporary Protected Status for about 350,000 Haitians, with work authorization and deportation protections set to expire next week; in New York’s Little Haiti, residents describe fear of arrest and job loss as the clock runs out. Legal Back-and-Forth: A federal judge temporarily delayed the shutdown of protections and work permits until July 27, but advocates say the legal limbo still threatens thousands of Haitian workers nationwide. Local Economic Fallout: Southwest Florida communities are bracing for impacts across healthcare, hospitality, and construction as TPS ends; in Delaware, Haitian TPS holders are also flagged as at risk, with the state citing major economic contributions from TPS workers. Policy Push in Congress: Haitian and allied advocates rallied in Boston and met in Doral to urge senators to extend TPS, warning that ending protections will disrupt families and labor supply. Regional Business Angle: A new Caribbean resilience study ranks Haiti among the most vulnerable economies, while Jamaica and Barbados lead—an argument for stronger institutions and shock-readiness beyond GDP.

TPS Deadline Pressure in the U.S.: A false social-media claim that “80%” of Haitians left Springfield was rejected by local advocates, while the Supreme Court’s June 25 ruling keeps the clock ticking for about 350,000 Haitians on Temporary Protected Status. Congressional Push for TPS Extension: In Boston, New Bedford, and Delaware, mayors, advocates, and community leaders rallied for an extension, warning that ending TPS means job losses, family separation, and labor shortages. Local Economic Fallout: Delaware’s Haitian community—about 5,000 people—faces mass deportation risk after the ruling, with 2024 estimates putting TPS-linked economic contributions at $55M annually for the state. Caribbean Resilience Study: A new Resilience Index Caribbean (RICa) ranks Jamaica and Barbados as most resilient, while Haiti is among the most vulnerable—showing resilience depends on institutions and shock recovery, not just income. Haiti in the Global Spotlight: A PAHO study finds neurological disorders affect nearly 470M people in the Americas, with Haiti among the highest-burden countries. Security & Democracy: Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council launched voter registration in nine departments, excluding West due to gang insecurity, leaving the capital’s electorate out of the first phase.

Haitian TPS in the U.S.: A federal appeals court temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, extending protections and work permits until at least July 27 after a Supreme Court ruling cleared the rollback. Policy fight in Congress: Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey’s TPS extension push was blocked in the Senate, while attorneys general and local leaders urged lawmakers to extend TPS and add judicial oversight and a path to permanent residency. Economic stakes for workers: Florida health-care facilities and nursing homes warn that tens of thousands of Haitian caregivers could lose authorization, threatening staffing for elderly and vulnerable patients. Community impact: Boston rallies at City Hall Plaza highlighted fears of ICE action and family disruption, with advocates stressing that TPS holders are workers and taxpayers. Haiti’s domestic outlook: Haiti’s central bank (BRH) reiterated disinflation, exchange-rate stability, reserve strengthening, and banking resilience, while linking the economic outlook to the security situation. Tax reform: Haiti’s tax authority (DGI) advanced consultations to modernize the Tax Code ahead of an October 1, 2026 implementation.

Haitian Economy & Finance: The Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) says disinflation is continuing, the exchange rate has held steady for nearly three years, reserves are strengthening, and the banking system remains resilient, while it pushes payment-system modernization, tighter supervision, anti–money laundering reforms, and progress toward leaving the FATF grey list. Tax Reform: Haiti’s tax authority (DGI) is consulting on a major Tax Code modernization set for implementation on Oct. 1, 2026, aiming for a more coherent, transparent, and equitable system. Food Security & Livelihoods: FAO and WFP flag Haiti among the world’s worst hunger hotspots, driven by conflict, climate shocks, and economic breakdown; meanwhile, World Bank-backed PARSA is expanding livestock support in multiple southern and central communes to boost resilience and incomes. Climate Resilience: Haiti launched a GEF-funded project to restore ecosystems and strengthen adaptation in Grand’Anse and Nippes, targeting nearly 116,000 people over four years. U.S. TPS Shock for Haitian Workers: A federal appeals court temporarily halted the Trump administration’s push to end Haitian TPS, extending protections until at least Monday, but legal limbo and looming deadlines are still threatening jobs and healthcare staffing in places like Florida. Community & Business Support: Women entrepreneurs are set to open three wholesale businesses to bring affordable inventory closer to rural shop owners, and a Haitian-focused nonprofit is expanding vocational training (motorcycle/generator repair and phone repair) to create income pathways. Security & Governance Watch: UN officials warned Haiti risks sliding into a governance crisis as gangs tighten control of institutions and economic lifelines.

UN Security Council Urgency: UNODC Executive Director Monica Juma told the Security Council Haiti needs swift support to stabilize the country, warning that organized crime is turning the crisis into a governance breakdown as gangs tighten control of institutions and economic lifelines. TPS Deadline Shock in the U.S.: With Haiti TPS ending soon, Miami-Dade leaders and business, labor, and healthcare advocates say the expiration could trigger staffing shortages and broader economic damage, while Haitian communities in multiple cities report rising fear of detention and deportation. Legal Push for TPS Extension: Attorney General coalitions in Massachusetts and New York are urging Congress to extend Haitian TPS and restore judicial oversight after the Supreme Court limited challenges to TPS terminations. Gang Suppression Force Roadmap: The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force asked for a mandate extension through September 2028, laying out benchmarks like dismantling gang strongholds and reopening transport corridors to help Haiti regain state authority. Haiti Risk Premium in Global Markets: A new global ranking places Haiti among higher-risk equity markets (17.2% equity risk premium), reflecting investor concerns tied to instability. Diaspora and Community Resilience: A Haitian migration documentary premieres July 25 in Brooklyn, using dance to tell the economic and human cost of displacement and uncertain legal status.

Haiti Security Roadmap: The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force asked the Security Council to extend its mandate through September 2028, laying out a two-year plan to help Haiti reclaim territory from armed gangs with measurable benchmarks like dismantling strongholds, reopening transport corridors, and restoring state authority. TPS Pressure on Haitian Workers: Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell led a coalition urging Congress to extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status through April 20, 2029 and restore judicial oversight after a Supreme Court ruling put roughly 350,000 Haitians at risk. US Drone War Scrutiny: A U.S. congressional hearing highlighted closer ties with Erik Prince’s Vectus Global in Haiti’s anti-gang operations, as rights groups cite civilian deaths and injuries from drone strikes. Hunger Context: A UN report says global hunger is declining but still above pre-COVID levels, with Africa remaining the hardest hit—an important backdrop for Haiti’s food insecurity. Local Community & Culture: A Haitian documentary on migration through dance premieres in Brooklyn July 25, while Haiti-related charity “Art as Activism” in Riverside, California will benefit Girls Act programs in Jamaica and Haiti.

Haiti Governance & Security: The UN warns Haiti is shifting from a pure insecurity crisis to organized-crime “institutional capture,” with gangs tightening control of state functions and economic lifelines, raising the stakes for development and stability. Gang Suppression Force Oversight: A U.S. House Foreign Affairs hearing spotlighted Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force and the path ahead, as lawmakers argue the stakes extend beyond Port-au-Prince and could affect regional migration and security. Private Security & Drone Strikes: U.S. officials plan closer ties with Erik Prince’s Vectus Global in Haiti, while rights groups say drone operations have caused large civilian harm—fueling new scrutiny of how security is delivered. TPS Deadline Pressure: With Haitian TPS set to end, a Miramar-based group urges Congress to extend protections, warning deportations could destabilize families and local businesses. Judicial Accountability: Former President Michel Martelly testified in Haiti’s Moïse assassination probe, as judges push forward in a case that still hasn’t reached trial. Health Funding Shock (Global, with Haiti relevance): Ahead of AIDS 2026, studies highlight real-world damage from PEPFAR disruptions—underscoring how funding cuts can quickly roll back treatment gains.

Haiti Security & Governance: UNODC warns Haiti is shifting from a security crisis to organized-crime governance, with gangs tightening control of institutions and economic lifelines and replacing state authority. Judicial Accountability: In Port-au-Prince, a Haitian court questioned former President Michel Martelly in the Moïse assassination investigation, as prosecutors push a case that has yet to reach trial. Regional Security Coordination: The Dominican Republic urged faster deployment of the Haiti Gang Suppression Force and called for accelerated full implementation of established mechanisms. Food Insecurity Support: Together for Haiti matching campaigns and local partners (including Holistic Haitian Alliance and Brighten Haiti) are mobilizing funds to expand solar-linked jobs and school/community feeding in northern Haiti. Migration & Labor Shock: Haiti’s TPS situation remains a major economic risk as U.S. policy changes threaten Haitian workers and the services that depend on them. Business/Trade Signals: UNIDO and Haiti are moving on industrial revival efforts, while Haiti’s broader instability continues to shape investor and partner decisions.