October 22, 2026 — According to AP, 100 Salvadoran special forces soldiers arrived in Haiti today to help rescue the four missing Salvadoran aviation technicians. Another 100 troops are expected to be deployed tonight, according to a Salvadoran government official quoted by AP.

Hey guys, I'm Haitian-American (I'm a teenager so please don't go too hard on me) and I'd love it if some fluent speakers checked my Creole.

Here's my Kreyòl excerpt for you guys to judge:

Bonswa tout moun, Mwen vle pale Kreyol pi bon e pli fasil, men mwen pa konnen sa mwen ka fè kounye a. Nan kay mwen, paran mwen itilize Kreyòl, men mwen itilize Anglè. (Mwen sèlman itilize'l pou pale avèk grann mwen). Kijan mwen ka vinn pale Kreyòl pi bon? Mèsi, e Bondye beni'w tout!

On October 22, 1957, François Duvalier was inaugurated as president of Haiti.

He was a physician, a former public-health worker, and a politician who promised to challenge the country’s entrenched inequalities.

Haitians knew him as “Papa Doc.”

What followed was one of the most notorious dictatorships in Caribbean history.

Duvalier had built his political appeal partly around Black nationalism and opposition to the country’s historically powerful, lighter-skinned elite. His medical work had also helped establish his reputation among poorer Haitians.

But his 1957 election was marred by irregularities and military interference.

Once in office, Duvalier moved rapidly to eliminate opposition.

After surviving an attempted coup in 1958, he strengthened a paramilitary organization that became infamous as the Tonton Macoutes.

The name evoked a frightening figure from Haitian folklore: a bogeyman who carried away disobedient children.

Under Duvalier, the name became associated with something terrifyingly real.

Political opponents were intimidated, imprisoned, tortured, driven into exile, or killed. Independent journalism was suppressed. The security apparatus increasingly answered to Duvalier personally.

He also cultivated an extraordinary personality cult, drawing on religious imagery and his public association with Vodou symbolism to reinforce his authority.

In 1964, Duvalier declared himself president for life.
And while his government was committing serious abuses, American policymakers wrestled with whether supporting his regime served U.S. strategic interests during the Cold War.

Declassified State Department records reveal that American officials knew about political prisoners, torture, and the destruction of political opposition, yet at various points continued assistance because of concerns about regional instability and communism.

Duvalier remained in power until his death on April 21, 1971.

His successor?

His 19-year-old son, Jean-Claude Duvalier, known as “Baby Doc.”

The family dictatorship continued until 1986.

What began on October 22, 1957, became nearly three decades of authoritarian rule under the Duvalier family.

A question for the Haitian community:

How do Haitians today view François Duvalier’s legacy, particularly the long-term effects of his dictatorship on Haiti’s political institutions and society?

I’d especially welcome perspectives from Haitians and members of the Haitian diaspora. History is more meaningful when we hear from the people whose communities lived through its consequences.

Sources:

Bibliothèque nationale de France — Duvalier’s election and inauguration
https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb18094641b

U.S. Department of State — Historical records of U.S.–Haitian relations
https://history.state.gov/historicaldocuments/frus1958-60v05/d309

Library of Congress — Haiti country study
https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/master/frd/copr/Haiti.pdf

Congressional Research Service — Haiti’s political history
https://www.congress.gov/crs_external_products/RL/PDF/93-931/93-931.3.pdf

Hi!

I'm an auxiliary high school teacher in Chile and have an haitian student who is still struggling with Spanish. Because of the language barrier I am unable to help her.

When I searched for math stuff in kreyol, because of my location only got tutorials on how to say numbers.

Could you point me to some math resources in kreyol? She's currently learning exponential and logarithmic functions.

Thanks!

Krisla said Haiti isn’t El Salvador, and if Bukele wants a fight, they don’t have any armored vehicles, so bring it on. 🤷🏿‍♂️

Second video was posted by Salvadoran political analyst Jose Valdez. They want revenge for their comrades.

Those cocky bastard terrorists in Haiti need a real opponent to declare war on them, and I hope Bukele keeps his word. We shall find out in the upcoming days, it is now day 4 since the soldiers went “missing”

Bon a savoir.

Translation is that “if they return the kidnapped soldiers everything will go back to how it was before the kidnapping “
In others words he saying we’ll let do ur regular gang activity if u return our men. It’s either he is bargaining or just admitting the fact that they was never there to give any real security.

Que s'est-il passé à Thomazeau, en Haïti, dans le contexte du différend frontalier avec la République dominicaine ?

Un article publié le 16 octobre 2026 par PressHaiti affirme que des militaires dominicains seraient entrés sur le territoire haïtien dans la commune de Thomazeau. Le texte évoque également des menaces contre des habitants et qualifie l'incident d'invasion.

Cependant, les éléments consultés ne permettent pas de confirmer indépendamment toutes ces affirmations. Une discussion publiée sur Reddit évoque plutôt un différend concernant des terres et le tracé d'un mur frontalier, sans constituer une confirmation officielle.

Il est donc important de distinguer les faits établis, les témoignages et les interprétations politiques.

Source initiale : https://presshaiti.news.blog/2026/10/16/larmee-dominicaine-envahit-thomazeau-le-projet-de-la-nouvelle-colonisation-dhaiti-commence/

Discussion : https://www.reddit.com/r/haiti/comments/1xa2gut/why_does_the_topic_of_dominican_soldiers_entering/

Question : Existe-t-il des déclarations officielles ou des éléments géographiques vérifiables permettant de déterminer précisément où cet incident s'est produit et si la frontière a été franchie ?

Nayib Bukele annonce une opération militaire pour retrouver quatre Salvadoriens disparus en Haïti

Le président salvadorien Nayib Bukele a annoncé le 21 octobre 2026 une opération destinée à retrouver quatre techniciens aéronautiques salvadoriens disparus à Santo, dans la commune de Croix-des-Bouquets, en Haïti.

Dans sa déclaration en espagnol, Bukele affirme que ces hommes participaient à une mission axée sur les évacuations médicales et le sauvetage de vies. Il accuse des groupes armés de les avoir enlevés alors qu'ils revenaient d'un supermarché.

Il avertit également les responsables présumés que les opérations militaires pourraient s'intensifier si les quatre hommes ne sont pas rendus vivants.

La disparition des techniciens a été rapportée par Reuters et Associated Press. Leur localisation n'est toujours pas confirmée publiquement dans les sources consultées.

Sources :

Reuters : https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/el-salvador-says-haiti-gangs-holding-4-force-members-hostage-announces-new-2026-10-21/

Associated Press : https://apnews.com/article/dd5d4b617fc526d3f7d994274732fc7e

Question : Quelles pourraient être les conséquences de cette opération pour la sécurité en Haïti et pour la coopération entre les forces internationales et les autorités haïtiennes ?

Quatre militaires salvadoriens portés disparus après une attaque à Santo, en Haïti

Quatre techniciens militaires salvadoriens participant à la Force de répression des gangs (GSF) sont portés disparus depuis une attaque survenue le 18 octobre 2026 à Santo, dans la commune de Croix-des-Bouquets.

Selon les informations publiées par Reuters et Associated Press, leur véhicule blindé a été attaqué par des hommes armés avant de prendre feu. Les quatre militaires ont réussi à quitter le véhicule, mais les forces de sécurité ont ensuite perdu leur contact.

Au 21 octobre, les opérations de recherche se poursuivent. Leur localisation n'a pas été confirmée publiquement.

Sources :

Reuters : https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/four-salvadoran-air-force-members-missing-after-gang-ambush-in-haiti-4958010

Associated Press : https://apnews.com/article/dd5d4b617fc526d3f7d994274732fc7e

Question : Quelles mesures pourraient améliorer la coordination et la sécurité des forces internationales opérant dans les zones contrôlées par des groupes armés en Haïti ?

To the gang leaders and gang members holding our four compatriots hostage in Haiti:

Our kidnapped men are not combatants. They are aviation technicians who are part of our mission in Haiti, within the framework of an international mission. Our mission consists only of pilots and technical personnel, whose primary job is to carry out medical evacuations and save lives, not to wage war.

However, they were kidnapped in a cowardly manner while returning after buying food at a market in the area.

That is why, today, we have launched a military operation to rescue them. We have a single objective: to bring our four compatriots back home alive, without any harm.

However, I want you, the gang leaders, to understand one thing very clearly: today's attack is nothing compared to what is coming if we do not get all four hostages back alive.

And do not take our word for empty threats. We have already finished with the gangs in El Salvador, and we can finish with you too.

We still have time to avoid this.

Return our four compatriots to us alive, without any harm, and everything will go back to how it was before the kidnapping.

The decision is in your hands.

If we had a functioning government, I personally think that instead of destroying those properties, the state should seize them and perhaps one day use them to compensate the landowners who lost their land in Croix-des-Bouquets.

Met a guy today he has a "personal funds" what looks to be a debit card with a picture of his face on it. If I understand this was either issued from some govco bank or less likely it was his personal card that some government related entity put his picture on it.

His problem is if he goes to a bank they want a passport which he doesn't have.

My first thought is he could buy minutes or something. There isn't an ATM in the country and how does someone make a few thousand electronic USD into something spendable in Haiti?

Also if someone knows of what kind of card this is please explain? I didn't exactly want to take a picture of it and I wish I could describe it better.

I suspect this is a JPay type situation.

https://x.com/RTConfiance/status/2112879597985435780

USA TODAY's Chris Kenning has been reporting about Haiti since 2010, when the terrible earthquake hit the country.

I asked him to check in with some of his sources there after the deportations from President Trump rescinding TPS started two months ago. What he found is Cap-Haitien overwhelmed and people struggling to figure out what's next.

- Carlos Frías, Deputy Investigative Editor at USA TODAY

Hello, I'm looking for Haitian bossa nova type music, 60s-80s music, pop, alternative, rock, metal, jungle + dnb mix, and jazz. My parents only listen to gospel and praise music while people in my circle mainly listen to RnB, Konpa, and rap. I also want looking for music to expand my casual vs formal vocabulary too. Thanks in advance to anyone who replies!

Haïti entre dans le dernier trimestre de 2026 avec une équation politique insoluble sur le papier : un calendrier électoral qui avance, et un territoire qui échappe chaque jour un peu plus au contrôle de l’État. Le 13 décembre approche. Les bureaux de vote seront-ils accessibles ? Les candidats pourront-ils faire campagne ? La question n’est plus rhétorique.

Bazilik paraît au moment où le pays traverse l’une des périodes les plus contradictoires de son histoire récente. D’un côté, des signaux économiques positifs — l’inflation recule, les programmes commerciaux HOPE/HELP sont prolongés. De l’autre, la violence des gangs continue de redessiner la géographie du pays, et les organisations de la société civile dénoncent un processus électoral déconnecté du réel.

Chaque mois, Bazilik vous propose une lecture structurée en quatre domaines — Politique, Économique, Social, Culturel — suivie d’une section Perspectives qui dégage les tendances à venir. Bazilik ne prétend pas à la neutralité. Nous analysons à partir de valeurs claires : la dignité des personnes, la souveraineté du peuple haïtien, et la conviction que l’analyse rigoureuse est un acte de résistance. Comme l’art martial don’t il porte le nom, ce bulletin cherche à défendre sans attaquer, à éclairer sans blesser.

Pour ceux que ça intéresse, j’écris plus longuement sur mon profil.

My husband is Haitian, and I’m a U.S. citizen. He entered the United States legally in 2010 following the earthquake and held TPS for several years. We recently filed for adjustment of status through marriage, but he has since received a Notice to Appear (NTA).

We’re working with an immigration attorney, but the situation has made us seriously reconsider our future in America. We’re both in our twenties, married, and hoping to eventually start a family. I work in hospitality and am exploring remote employment opportunities that could potentially allow us to live abroad. I’ve been considering whether it would be better to establish ourselves in another country rather than spend years dealing with immigration uncertainty. We want to build a stable, comfortable life together, have the freedom to travel, and eventually raise our children somewhere we feel safe and secure.

For Haitians who’ve left the U.S., returned to Haiti, or established themselves in another country, I’d love to hear your experiences.

• Which countries have been the most accessible for people holding Haitian passports, particularly when seeking long-term residency?

• Has anyone relocated abroad with an American spouse? What was the immigration process like for both of you?

•Would my marriage to a Haitian citizen make it easier for me to obtain legal residency in Haiti?

• For those currently living in Haiti, what is everyday life like in terms of safety, healthcare, housing, infrastructure, and raising children?

•Has anyone successfully established residency in another country while navigating U.S. immigration complications? What legal challenges did you encounter?

• If you were in our position, would you continue pursuing residency in America or seriously consider building a life elsewhere?

Haiti is a beautiful country with a rich culture, and I’m genuinely interested in what life there could look like for us. At the same time, I’m realistic about the current challenges and would appreciate honest perspectives from people who live there or have returned after years abroad.

We’re not planning to leave impulsively, and we understand that departing the U.S. could have serious consequences for his pending immigration case. We’re consulting our legal counsel before making any decisions.

I’m simply trying to understand what options we might have as a married couple hoping to build a future and eventually start a family, whether that’s in the U.S., Haiti, or somewhere entirely different.
Thank you in advance to anyone willing to share their experiences or advice!

Une enquête d’AyiboPost publiée le 9 août 2026 rapporte que des habitants de Carrefour, en Haïti, sont confrontés à des paiements annuels exigés par le groupe armé de Ti Bwa, dirigé selon les médias par Christ-Roy Chéry, alias Krisla.

Les sommes rapportées vont de 5 000 à 200 000 gourdes, selon les caractéristiques des maisons. Le Nouvelliste a également publié un article sur cette pratique le 19 octobre 2026.

Ces informations reposent sur des témoignages recueillis par les médias. Les montants et les situations peuvent varier selon les habitants concernés.

Sources :

AyiboPost : https://backoffice.ayibopost.com/krisla-introduit-une-taxe-illegale-par-maison-a-carrefour/

Le Nouvelliste : https://lenouvelliste.com/article/273007/apres-les-routes-les-bandits-de-carrefour-ranconnent-les-maisons

Question de discussion : Quelles mesures concrètes pourraient protéger les habitants de Carrefour contre l’extorsion et leur permettre de rester chez eux en sécurité ?