Arajet Denies Haitian Child Trafficking Allegations

On Thursday, June 18, the airline Arajet S.A. responded to allegations linking it to flights illegally transporting large numbers of Haitian children to Chile (https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-47761-haiti-chile-complaint-filed-for-child-trafficking-from-haiti.html). In response, the airline stated : "We assure you that all our operations have always been and continue to be conducted in compliance with current Chilean legislation, particularly the immigration laws and regulations of Chile and the Dominican Republic." They added "We wish to clarify that Arajet has never operated charter flights between Port-au-Prince (Haiti) and Santiago (Chile), contrary to what some media outlets have mistakenly reported."

Varreux Oil Terminal Blocked

The National Association of Service Station Owners (Anapross) is calling on authorities to restore security around the Varreux oil terminal in Cité Soleil, where insecurity is affecting the movement of tanker trucks. Since June 15, fuel distribution has been interrupted in the Port-au-Prince metropolitan area due to clashes between armed gangs. This shortage is disrupting travel, economic activity, and the operation of generators...

Delay in GSF Deployment, Explanation (?)

The U.S. Chargé d'Affaires in Haiti, Henry T. Wooster, explained that the delay in the deployment of the Gang Supression Force (GSF) is primarily due to logistical constraints. He indicated that unforeseen factors, including tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, have disrupted maritime transport. Much of the mission's heavy equipment, including armored vehicles, must be transported by ship.

2026 World Cup : Interview with Coach Sébastien Migné

On Wednesday, June 17, French national team coach Sébastien Migné, in a brief interview with journalist Bermhan Gay, spoke about the team's atmosphere and preparation after the match against Scotland. The coach took the opportunity to reassure everyone, saying, "The guys are focused and still pursuing the same objective... we'll know our fate until the very last minute of the third match... the defeat in the first match doesn't change our objective."

2026 World Cup : Minister Pélissier in the stands

Patrick Pélissier, the Minister of Justice, is on an official trip to the United States to support our Grenadiers against the Brazil's Seleção will play this Friday, June 19, 2026, for the second matchday of Group C in the World Cup (8:30 p.m. Haiti time) at Philadelphia Stadium, USA.

Congratulations and encouragement to the Grenadiers

Vijonet Demero, the Minister of National Education, "has immense pride in the exceptional start and heroic performance of our Grenadiers at the 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup." https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-47747-2026-world-cup-haiti-suffers-a-narrow-defeat-against-scotland-[0-1]-but-impresses-video.html "[...] Through your discipline, talent, and fighting spirit, you embody the values ​​of resilience and excellence that you transmit to all Haitian youth [...] As we approach the historic match against Brazil, and for the rest of the competition, the Ministry invites you to take to the field with the same fervor and unwavering confidence [...] approach this match with the certainty that an entire nation is united behind you. Keep making us dream. Because you embody the pride of students, teachers, school principals, parents—in short, of all Haitians here and in the diaspora. Grenadiers, to the attack !"

HL/ HaitiLibre