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12 Injured, Including Six Children, in Shooting Near Florida A&M University During Homecoming Weekend

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A night of homecoming celebrations near Florida A&M University (FAMU) in Tallahassee turned into a frightening scene Saturday, October 24, when gunfire erupted near Bragg Memorial Stadium, leaving 12 people injured, including six children.

According to the Tallahassee Police Department, 11 people suffered gunshot wounds, while another person was injured while trying to escape the violence.

The shooting happened shortly before 8 p.m. near the intersection of Perry and Manatee streets, approximately two hours after FAMU’s homecoming football game against the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

The incident has raised concerns about public safety during one of the university’s biggest weekends of the year, when thousands of students, alumni and families gather in Tallahassee to celebrate.

Six Children Among the Injured

Tallahassee Police Chief Lawrence Revell provided details about the shooting during a news conference shortly after midnight.

Authorities reported that six of the injured victims were adults and six were juveniles, with the youngest just 11 years old.

Three victims suffered serious injuries, while one was reported to be in critical condition.

Police also said one of the victims is believed to be a Florida A&M student, while another is a grandmother.

Officials have not publicly identified the victims, and investigators have not released additional details about their conditions.

The presence of children among those injured has added to the concern surrounding the shooting, particularly because homecoming events attract families and visitors of all ages.

Police Believe a Fight Happened Before the Shooting

Investigators believe a physical altercation involving several people occurred shortly before the gunfire began.

However, authorities have not confirmed what started the confrontation or who fired the shots.

Police have also not established whether the shooting was directly connected to FAMU’s homecoming football game.

Although the incident occurred near Bragg Memorial Stadium, officials have not said that the violence began inside the stadium or during the game.

As of the initial reports late Saturday, no arrests had been announced.

Investigators are continuing to gather evidence and determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

FAMU Issues Emergency Alert

As police responded to the scene, Florida A&M University sent an emergency notification warning people near Bragg Memorial Stadium and Perry Street to avoid the area or shelter in place.

The alert came as officers worked to secure the surrounding streets and assist those who had been injured.

The university later released a statement expressing concern for the victims and everyone affected by the incident.

FAMU also encouraged anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Tallahassee Police Department.

Shooting Shakes Homecoming Weekend

Florida A&M University is one of the country’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), with a long history of academic achievement, cultural traditions and community involvement.

Its annual homecoming celebration is one of the most anticipated events on campus, bringing together current students, graduates, families and supporters from across the country.

For many attendees, homecoming is an opportunity to reconnect with friends, celebrate school pride and take part in events that have become part of the university’s tradition.

Saturday’s shooting brought an unexpected moment of fear to a weekend that is usually filled with celebrations.

Tallahassee Mayor John Dailey also responded publicly to the incident, expressing concern for the victims and the FAMU community.

Investigation Remains Ongoing

Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and are asking anyone who witnessed the incident or has information to come forward.

Authorities have not announced a confirmed motive or identified any suspects in the initial reports.

The conditions of the injured victims, particularly those who suffered serious or critical injuries, remain an important concern.

The shooting also raises broader questions about public safety during large community gatherings, especially events that attract students, children and families.

For now, the focus remains on the recovery of those injured and the investigation into what led to the violence.

Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to contact the Tallahassee Police Department.

 

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  • Twelve people, six of them juveniles, were injured Saturday night in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium during the school’s homecoming weekend. Eleven of the victims were shot, and one was hurt while fleeing, according to Tallahassee police.⁠ ⁠ Police Chief Lawrence Revell confirmed the numbers at a press conference shortly after midnight. Six of the injured are adults and six are juveniles, the youngest 11. Authorities said three victims had serious injuries and one was in critical condition. Revell said one victim is believed to be a FAMU student and another a grandmother.⁠ ⁠ The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. near Perry and Manatee streets, about two hours after FAMU’s homecoming game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff ended. Investigators believe a physical altercation involving multiple people came before the gunfire. They have not said whether it was connected to the game. The Associated Press reported that no arrests had been made as of late Saturday.⁠ ⁠ As officers responded, FAMU sent an emergency alert telling anyone near Bragg Stadium and Perry Street to avoid the area or shelter in place. The university later expressed support for the victims and everyone affected and asked anyone with information to contact the Tallahassee Police Department.⁠ ⁠ Homecoming is one of the biggest weekends of the year at the HBCU, drawing students, alumni and families from across the country to Tallahassee. Mayor John Dailey posted a message to the FAMU community after the shooting.⁠ ⁠ This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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  • El Salvador has reportedly increased its military presence in Haiti to 450 personnel as efforts continue to locate four Salvadoran aviation technicians who disappeared following a gang attack in Croix-des-Bouquets. According to Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste, the number reached 450 on Friday evening, October 23, 2026, after another aircraft arrived in Port-au-Prince carrying 100 Salvadoran soldiers. The reinforcements are expected to support the international Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and the Haitian National Police (PNH) in their ongoing search and security operations. The four missing men were serving with the international mission when their vehicle came under attack on Sunday, October 18, in the Santo area of Croix-des-Bouquets. Their vehicle was reportedly hit by gunfire and explosives before catching fire. The men escaped, but communication with them was lost. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has since announced a military operation to bring the four men home safely. He warned armed groups that a stronger response would follow if the technicians were not released alive and unharmed. The search has intensified across the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac, where armed gangs continue to pose a serious threat to residents and security forces. As of the latest reports, the four Salvadorans remain missing, and their condition has not been publicly confirmed. The deployment comes as Haiti and its international partners continue efforts to regain control of areas affected by gang violence. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
  • Meanwhile in Florida. A life-sized statue of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, titled “Denial,” began melting shortly after its unveiling in Tallahassee earlier this month, its face giving way to a skull underneath. The installation, cast entirely in gallium (a metal that melts at about 85.6°F / 29.8°C), was designed to dissolve in Florida’s heat as a pointed critique of the governor’s record on climate change.⁠ ⁠ Rachel Maddow covered the artwork on her show, framing it as DeSantis’ climate policies colliding with Florida’s actual weather. The piece was created by climate advocacy group 350 Action, advertising agency Uncommon Creative Studio, and production company M ss ng P eces. It was unveiled around October 13 at Prime Meridian Plaza in the state capital, where temperatures reached 90°F, well above gallium’s melting point and enough for the statue’s features to drip away over the course of roughly 30–60 minutes, leaving a skeletal figure in a business suit.⁠ ⁠ A plaque at the base quotes DeSantis (“I am not a global warming person”) and references House Bill 1645, the 2024 energy law he signed that removed numerous references to “climate change” and greenhouse gas emissions from Florida statutes. The legislation also restricted certain local climate policies, limited wind energy development near the coast, and shifted priorities toward energy reliability and affordability over emissions reductions. Organizers described the melting monument as a visual response to those choices: a figure associated with rolling back climate language confronted by a material that cannot negotiate with temperature.⁠ ⁠ The installation arrives as DeSantis approaches the end of his second term in January 2027, with Florida voters set to choose his successor on November 3. 350 Action and its partners have framed “Denial” as a call for voters who prioritize climate issues to reject candidates they view as deniers and to support stronger action.As Maddow’s segment and widespread photos illustrated, the statue’s face cracked and dripped, exposing what was underneath before the metal pooled at its base.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🎥 @RachelMaddow ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
  • Kid Cudi is taking the long-requested role of Jean-Michel Basquiat into his own hands. On Instagram, the rapper, actor, and filmmaker (Scott Mescudi) announced JEAN, a film he wrote, is directing, and will star in, with filming set for 2027.⁠ ⁠ “For years people have asked me about playing Jean Michel Basquiat in a film. But no project actually came to be. This year, I finally said fuck it, ima write it myself,” Cudi posted. He shared wardrobe test photos, including a rough version of a wig, and wrote: “This isnt the final just a rough, trust me we gon get it perfect.” He described the project as one he is “so proud of and excited about.”⁠ ⁠ Writing about a real person was “a challenge, but it was a welcomed one,” he said. “A lot of research, books, talks with people that knew him. This film will be a love letter to Jean, the 80s and NY city. Jean has inspired me all through out my career, and it will be the biggest honor to tell his story in a way we haven’t seen before.” He closed by dedicating it to dreamers: “I know a lot of yall gon be like FINALLY hahaha I love it. This ones for all those dreamers out there.”⁠ ⁠ Basquiat (1960–1988), the Brooklyn-born Neo-Expressionist painter and former graffiti artist (under the tag SAMO), remains one of the most influential figures of the 1980s New York art scene. Of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, his father, Gérard, was a Haitian immigrant from Port-au-Prince, and his mother, Matilde, was of Puerto Rican heritage, he drew on themes of race, class, power, history, and identity. Elements linked to Haitian culture, including references associated with Vodou. He rose rapidly from downtown graffiti and street presence to international gallery success before his death at age 27.⁠ ⁠ The announcement arrives amid other Basquiat-related projects, including Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film Basquiat, a Netflix documentary approved by the artist’s estate, and additional narrative efforts in various stages. Cudi’s version is framed as a personal love letter grounded in research and conversations with people who knew the artist, rather than waiting for another project to cast him. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @KidCudi⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
  • El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele sent 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti on Thursday, October 22, to join the search for four Salvadoran military personnel who have been missing since a gang ambush on Sunday, October 18, the Miami Herald reported. Sources familiar with the deployment told the Herald that another 100 troops could follow and that the current move is only the beginning.⁠ ⁠ The four men, aviation technicians with El Salvador’s contingent in the United Nations-authorized Gang Suppression Force, were attacked while returning to base in an armored white Toyota Land Cruiser after visiting a supermarket in the Santo 19 area of Croix-des-Bouquets. Heavily armed members of the Chen Mechan gang, with reported support from 400 Mawozo, fired on the vehicle, hit it with multiple rounds, and then set it on fire with an explosive device. El Salvador’s Armed Forces said the four managed to escape the burning vehicle, but contact with them has not been reestablished and search operations continue.⁠ ⁠ Bukele announced Wednesday on social media that additional Salvadoran troops would be sent to help locate the missing personnel. He stressed that the men are pilots and technical staff whose primary role is medical evacuations and support rather than combat, and he warned gang leaders that failure to return them alive and unharmed would trigger a stronger response. ⁠ Residents in the Santo and Croix-des-Bouquets areas described intense gunfire and helicopter activity on Thursday as international forces operated across the Cul-de-Sac Plain, according to the Miami Herald. The incident is the first major attack on Gang Suppression Force personnel since the mission began deploying earlier this year and the first involving soldiers who were not actively engaged in combat at the time of the ambush.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Twelve people, six of them juveniles, were injured Saturday night in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium during the school’s homecoming weekend. Eleven of the victims were shot, and one was hurt while fleeing, according to Tallahassee police.⁠ ⁠ Police Chief Lawrence Revell confirmed the numbers at a press conference shortly after midnight. Six of the injured are adults and six are juveniles, the youngest 11. Authorities said three victims had serious injuries and one was in critical condition. Revell said one victim is believed to be a FAMU student and another a grandmother.⁠ ⁠ The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. near Perry and Manatee streets, about two hours after FAMU’s homecoming game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff ended. Investigators believe a physical altercation involving multiple people came before the gunfire. They have not said whether it was connected to the game. The Associated Press reported that no arrests had been made as of late Saturday.⁠ ⁠ As officers responded, FAMU sent an emergency alert telling anyone near Bragg Stadium and Perry Street to avoid the area or shelter in place. The university later expressed support for the victims and everyone affected and asked anyone with information to contact the Tallahassee Police Department.⁠ ⁠ Homecoming is one of the biggest weekends of the year at the HBCU, drawing students, alumni and families from across the country to Tallahassee. Mayor John Dailey posted a message to the FAMU community after the shooting.⁠ ⁠ This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Twelve people, six of them juveniles, were injured Saturday night in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium during the school’s homecoming weekend. Eleven of the victims were shot, and one was hurt while fleeing, according to Tallahassee police.⁠ ⁠ Police Chief Lawrence Revell confirmed the numbers at a press conference shortly after midnight. Six of the injured are adults and six are juveniles, the youngest 11. Authorities said three victims had serious injuries and one was in critical condition. Revell said one victim is believed to be a FAMU student and another a grandmother.⁠ ⁠ The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. near Perry and Manatee streets, about two hours after FAMU’s homecoming game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff ended. Investigators believe a physical altercation involving multiple people came before the gunfire. They have not said whether it was connected to the game. The Associated Press reported that no arrests had been made as of late Saturday.⁠ ⁠ As officers responded, FAMU sent an emergency alert telling anyone near Bragg Stadium and Perry Street to avoid the area or shelter in place. The university later expressed support for the victims and everyone affected and asked anyone with information to contact the Tallahassee Police Department.⁠ ⁠ Homecoming is one of the biggest weekends of the year at the HBCU, drawing students, alumni and families from across the country to Tallahassee. Mayor John Dailey posted a message to the FAMU community after the shooting.⁠ ⁠ This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Twelve people, six of them juveniles, were injured Saturday night in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium during the school’s homecoming weekend. Eleven of the victims were shot, and one was hurt while fleeing, according to Tallahassee police.⁠ ⁠ Police Chief Lawrence Revell confirmed the numbers at a press conference shortly after midnight. Six of the injured are adults and six are juveniles, the youngest 11. Authorities said three victims had serious injuries and one was in critical condition. Revell said one victim is believed to be a FAMU student and another a grandmother.⁠ ⁠ The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. near Perry and Manatee streets, about two hours after FAMU’s homecoming game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff ended. Investigators believe a physical altercation involving multiple people came before the gunfire. They have not said whether it was connected to the game. The Associated Press reported that no arrests had been made as of late Saturday.⁠ ⁠ As officers responded, FAMU sent an emergency alert telling anyone near Bragg Stadium and Perry Street to avoid the area or shelter in place. The university later expressed support for the victims and everyone affected and asked anyone with information to contact the Tallahassee Police Department.⁠ ⁠ Homecoming is one of the biggest weekends of the year at the HBCU, drawing students, alumni and families from across the country to Tallahassee. Mayor John Dailey posted a message to the FAMU community after the shooting.⁠ ⁠ This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Twelve people, six of them juveniles, were injured Saturday night in a shooting near Florida A&M University’s Bragg Memorial Stadium during the school’s homecoming weekend. Eleven of the victims were shot, and one was hurt while fleeing, according to Tallahassee police.⁠ ⁠ Police Chief Lawrence Revell confirmed the numbers at a press conference shortly after midnight. Six of the injured are adults and six are juveniles, the youngest 11. Authorities said three victims had serious injuries and one was in critical condition. Revell said one victim is believed to be a FAMU student and another a grandmother.⁠ ⁠ The shooting happened just before 8 p.m. near Perry and Manatee streets, about two hours after FAMU’s homecoming game against Arkansas-Pine Bluff ended. Investigators believe a physical altercation involving multiple people came before the gunfire. They have not said whether it was connected to the game. The Associated Press reported that no arrests had been made as of late Saturday.⁠ ⁠ As officers responded, FAMU sent an emergency alert telling anyone near Bragg Stadium and Perry Street to avoid the area or shelter in place. The university later expressed support for the victims and everyone affected and asked anyone with information to contact the Tallahassee Police Department.⁠ ⁠ Homecoming is one of the biggest weekends of the year at the HBCU, drawing students, alumni and families from across the country to Tallahassee. Mayor John Dailey posted a message to the FAMU community after the shooting.⁠ ⁠ This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Eight years after he was first reported to have used the phrase behind closed doors, President Donald Trump said it aloud to a Georgia rally crowd on Saturday night, named Haiti among its targets, and asked his audience if they remembered it. “Remember what I called them? Sh*thouse countries,” Trump said, after accusing Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff of sponsoring “a bill to bring armies of migrants from terror-infested countries like Libya, Yemen, Haiti, Somalia.” The remarks came ten days before the November 3 midterm elections, as Trump campaigned in one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country. Ossoff is seeking reelection against Trump-endorsed Republican Rep. Mike Collins. The legislation Trump referred to would require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) until three months after January 20, 2029. Trump described the bill as a plan to bring in “armies of migrants,” but its text concerns protected status for Haitians, not new admissions. Trump also recalled a closed-door meeting with Democratic senators during his first term. He said he asked why the United States always takes people from such countries instead of places like Norway, Sweden or Denmark. He pointed to unrest in France as a warning about open borders, then turned to Somali immigrants, claiming that “98% of the people that we have here now in Somalia don’t work.” He also said they “all have a Mercedes Benz.” The remark has a long history. In January 2018, reports said Trump had called Haiti and some African countries “sh*thole countries” during a closed-door meeting with senators about immigration. Senator Dick Durbin publicly confirmed that Trump used the phrase. Senator David Perdue, who attended, and then-Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen both said they did not recall the language. Saturday’s remarks suggest Trump stands by the comment and is bringing it back at the end of the campaign. Because Haiti was named in a speech about a specific bill, Haitian TPS is likely to stay in the political conversation through Election Day. Please go out and VOTE!!! #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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Former Haitian President Michel Joseph Martelly on Friday submitted the documents supporting his candidacy for the presidency under the DEBLOKE political banner. The former head of state (2011–2016), widely known by his stage name Sweet Micky, was accompanied by a team of lawyers and a large crowd of supporters who gathered to show their backing as he completed the formalities at the Bureau Électoral Départemental (BED) de l’Ouest 1. The filing follows Martelly’s earlier online registration with the Conseil Électoral Provisoire (CEP). Depositing the physical documents is a required step in the process; final validation rests with electoral authorities and is not automatic. Haiti’s general elections are scheduled for December 13, 2026, the first in more than a decade. Martelly’s return to the political arena comes against a backdrop of international sanctions. The United States (via OFAC in 2024), Canada, and the European Union have imposed measures citing alleged links to drug trafficking, money laundering, gangs, violence, and human-rights issues. Haiti’s Unité de Lutte Contre la Corruption (ULCC) has also recommended legal action related to asset declarations. Recent changes to electoral rules removed a central-bank certificate requirement that had been viewed as a barrier for individuals under sanctions. DEBLOKE, the platform under which he is running, brings together multiple parties and includes former PHTK figures. Other presidential hopefuls who have registered include former provisional president Jocelerme Privert, former prime minister Claude Joseph, and others. As of mid-October, roughly 16 presidential candidates had completed preliminary registration. Martelly, who has spent time outside Haiti is seeking a second term more than a decade after leaving office. His filing has generated significant discussion on social media, reflecting the strong reactions his political return continues to provoke among Haitians at home and in the diaspora. Electoral authorities will now review the submitted materials before determining the official list of validated candidates. Sources: @clarens_siffroy | @passioninfoplus #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Former Haitian President Michel Joseph Martelly on Friday submitted the documents supporting his candidacy for the presidency under the DEBLOKE political banner. The former head of state (2011–2016), widely known by his stage name Sweet Micky, was accompanied by a team of lawyers and a large crowd of supporters who gathered to show their backing as he completed the formalities at the Bureau Électoral Départemental (BED) de l’Ouest 1. The filing follows Martelly’s earlier online registration with the Conseil Électoral Provisoire (CEP). Depositing the physical documents is a required step in the process; final validation rests with electoral authorities and is not automatic. Haiti’s general elections are scheduled for December 13, 2026, the first in more than a decade. Martelly’s return to the political arena comes against a backdrop of international sanctions. The United States (via OFAC in 2024), Canada, and the European Union have imposed measures citing alleged links to drug trafficking, money laundering, gangs, violence, and human-rights issues. Haiti’s Unité de Lutte Contre la Corruption (ULCC) has also recommended legal action related to asset declarations. Recent changes to electoral rules removed a central-bank certificate requirement that had been viewed as a barrier for individuals under sanctions. DEBLOKE, the platform under which he is running, brings together multiple parties and includes former PHTK figures. Other presidential hopefuls who have registered include former provisional president Jocelerme Privert, former prime minister Claude Joseph, and others. As of mid-October, roughly 16 presidential candidates had completed preliminary registration. Martelly, who has spent time outside Haiti is seeking a second term more than a decade after leaving office. His filing has generated significant discussion on social media, reflecting the strong reactions his political return continues to provoke among Haitians at home and in the diaspora. Electoral authorities will now review the submitted materials before determining the official list of validated candidates. Sources: @clarens_siffroy | @passioninfoplus #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Former Haitian President Michel Joseph Martelly on Friday submitted the documents supporting his candidacy for the presidency under the DEBLOKE political banner. The former head of state (2011–2016), widely known by his stage name Sweet Micky, was accompanied by a team of lawyers and a large crowd of supporters who gathered to show their backing as he completed the formalities at the Bureau Électoral Départemental (BED) de l’Ouest 1. The filing follows Martelly’s earlier online registration with the Conseil Électoral Provisoire (CEP). Depositing the physical documents is a required step in the process; final validation rests with electoral authorities and is not automatic. Haiti’s general elections are scheduled for December 13, 2026, the first in more than a decade. Martelly’s return to the political arena comes against a backdrop of international sanctions. The United States (via OFAC in 2024), Canada, and the European Union have imposed measures citing alleged links to drug trafficking, money laundering, gangs, violence, and human-rights issues. Haiti’s Unité de Lutte Contre la Corruption (ULCC) has also recommended legal action related to asset declarations. Recent changes to electoral rules removed a central-bank certificate requirement that had been viewed as a barrier for individuals under sanctions. DEBLOKE, the platform under which he is running, brings together multiple parties and includes former PHTK figures. Other presidential hopefuls who have registered include former provisional president Jocelerme Privert, former prime minister Claude Joseph, and others. As of mid-October, roughly 16 presidential candidates had completed preliminary registration. Martelly, who has spent time outside Haiti is seeking a second term more than a decade after leaving office. His filing has generated significant discussion on social media, reflecting the strong reactions his political return continues to provoke among Haitians at home and in the diaspora. Electoral authorities will now review the submitted materials before determining the official list of validated candidates. Sources: @clarens_siffroy | @passioninfoplus #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Former Haitian President Michel Joseph Martelly on Friday submitted the documents supporting his candidacy for the presidency under the DEBLOKE political banner. The former head of state (2011–2016), widely known by his stage name Sweet Micky, was accompanied by a team of lawyers and a large crowd of supporters who gathered to show their backing as he completed the formalities at the Bureau Électoral Départemental (BED) de l’Ouest 1. The filing follows Martelly’s earlier online registration with the Conseil Électoral Provisoire (CEP). Depositing the physical documents is a required step in the process; final validation rests with electoral authorities and is not automatic. Haiti’s general elections are scheduled for December 13, 2026, the first in more than a decade. Martelly’s return to the political arena comes against a backdrop of international sanctions. The United States (via OFAC in 2024), Canada, and the European Union have imposed measures citing alleged links to drug trafficking, money laundering, gangs, violence, and human-rights issues. Haiti’s Unité de Lutte Contre la Corruption (ULCC) has also recommended legal action related to asset declarations. Recent changes to electoral rules removed a central-bank certificate requirement that had been viewed as a barrier for individuals under sanctions. DEBLOKE, the platform under which he is running, brings together multiple parties and includes former PHTK figures. Other presidential hopefuls who have registered include former provisional president Jocelerme Privert, former prime minister Claude Joseph, and others. As of mid-October, roughly 16 presidential candidates had completed preliminary registration. Martelly, who has spent time outside Haiti is seeking a second term more than a decade after leaving office. His filing has generated significant discussion on social media, reflecting the strong reactions his political return continues to provoke among Haitians at home and in the diaspora. Electoral authorities will now review the submitted materials before determining the official list of validated candidates. Sources: @clarens_siffroy | @passioninfoplus #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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Former Haitian President Michel Joseph Martelly on Friday submitted the documents supporting his candidacy for the presidency under the DEBLOKE political banner. The former head of state (2011–2016), widely known by his stage name Sweet Micky, was accompanied by a team of lawyers and a large crowd of supporters who gathered to show their backing as he completed the formalities at the Bureau Électoral Départemental (BED) de l’Ouest 1. The filing follows Martelly’s earlier online registration with the Conseil Électoral Provisoire (CEP). Depositing the physical documents is a required step in the process; final validation rests with electoral authorities and is not automatic. Haiti’s general elections are scheduled for December 13, 2026, the first in more than a decade. Martelly’s return to the political arena comes against a backdrop of international sanctions. The United States (via OFAC in 2024), Canada, and the European Union have imposed measures citing alleged links to drug trafficking, money laundering, gangs, violence, and human-rights issues. Haiti’s Unité de Lutte Contre la Corruption (ULCC) has also recommended legal action related to asset declarations. Recent changes to electoral rules removed a central-bank certificate requirement that had been viewed as a barrier for individuals under sanctions. DEBLOKE, the platform under which he is running, brings together multiple parties and includes former PHTK figures. Other presidential hopefuls who have registered include former provisional president Jocelerme Privert, former prime minister Claude Joseph, and others. As of mid-October, roughly 16 presidential candidates had completed preliminary registration. Martelly, who has spent time outside Haiti is seeking a second term more than a decade after leaving office. His filing has generated significant discussion on social media, reflecting the strong reactions his political return continues to provoke among Haitians at home and in the diaspora. Electoral authorities will now review the submitted materials before determining the official list of validated candidates. Sources: @clarens_siffroy | @passioninfoplus #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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More than a concert, it was a celebration of Haitian music, culture, and community!⁠ 🇭🇹⁠ ⁠ @Rogersburgersnyc, a Caribbean-American burger brand founded by Haitian American entrepreneurs Jonathan Pierre-Lafleur and Josue Pierre, sponsored BélO’s sold-out performance at Joe’s Pub on October 14, bringing together more than 30 invited guests, including community leaders, artists, activists, media, and nonprofit representatives.⁠ ⁠ Before the concert, BélO stopped by Rogers Burgers in Flatbush to meet the co-founders, connect with local fans, and taste the restaurant’s signature Burger Créole, part of a menu recognized by The New York Times among its 19 Best Burgers in NYC.⁠ ⁠ The evening also featured a special recognition as BélO received a New York City Council Citation from Council Member Farah N. Louis, presented by Democratic State Committeeman and Rogers Burgers co-founder Josue Pierre, honoring his contributions to Haitian music, culture, and community.⁠ ⁠ From the restaurant in Flatbush to the stage at Joe’s Pub, the celebration reflected the power of Haitian culture and what happens when local businesses invest in their communities. ⁠ ⁠ 📸: @mcalexanderciceron⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #lunionsuitepartners #AD
More than a concert, it was a celebration of Haitian music, culture, and community!⁠ 🇭🇹⁠ ⁠ @Rogersburgersnyc, a Caribbean-American burger brand founded by Haitian American entrepreneurs Jonathan Pierre-Lafleur and Josue Pierre, sponsored BélO’s sold-out performance at Joe’s Pub on October 14, bringing together more than 30 invited guests, including community leaders, artists, activists, media, and nonprofit representatives.⁠ ⁠ Before the concert, BélO stopped by Rogers Burgers in Flatbush to meet the co-founders, connect with local fans, and taste the restaurant’s signature Burger Créole, part of a menu recognized by The New York Times among its 19 Best Burgers in NYC.⁠ ⁠ The evening also featured a special recognition as BélO received a New York City Council Citation from Council Member Farah N. Louis, presented by Democratic State Committeeman and Rogers Burgers co-founder Josue Pierre, honoring his contributions to Haitian music, culture, and community.⁠ ⁠ From the restaurant in Flatbush to the stage at Joe’s Pub, the celebration reflected the power of Haitian culture and what happens when local businesses invest in their communities. ⁠ ⁠ 📸: @mcalexanderciceron⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #lunionsuitepartners #AD
More than a concert, it was a celebration of Haitian music, culture, and community!⁠ 🇭🇹⁠ ⁠ @Rogersburgersnyc, a Caribbean-American burger brand founded by Haitian American entrepreneurs Jonathan Pierre-Lafleur and Josue Pierre, sponsored BélO’s sold-out performance at Joe’s Pub on October 14, bringing together more than 30 invited guests, including community leaders, artists, activists, media, and nonprofit representatives.⁠ ⁠ Before the concert, BélO stopped by Rogers Burgers in Flatbush to meet the co-founders, connect with local fans, and taste the restaurant’s signature Burger Créole, part of a menu recognized by The New York Times among its 19 Best Burgers in NYC.⁠ ⁠ The evening also featured a special recognition as BélO received a New York City Council Citation from Council Member Farah N. Louis, presented by Democratic State Committeeman and Rogers Burgers co-founder Josue Pierre, honoring his contributions to Haitian music, culture, and community.⁠ ⁠ From the restaurant in Flatbush to the stage at Joe’s Pub, the celebration reflected the power of Haitian culture and what happens when local businesses invest in their communities. ⁠ ⁠ 📸: @mcalexanderciceron⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #lunionsuitepartners #AD
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More than a concert, it was a celebration of Haitian music, culture, and community!⁠ 🇭🇹⁠ ⁠ @Rogersburgersnyc, a Caribbean-American burger brand founded by Haitian American entrepreneurs Jonathan Pierre-Lafleur and Josue Pierre, sponsored BélO’s sold-out performance at Joe’s Pub on October 14, bringing together more than 30 invited guests, including community leaders, artists, activists, media, and nonprofit representatives.⁠ ⁠ Before the concert, BélO stopped by Rogers Burgers in Flatbush to meet the co-founders, connect with local fans, and taste the restaurant’s signature Burger Créole, part of a menu recognized by The New York Times among its 19 Best Burgers in NYC.⁠ ⁠ The evening also featured a special recognition as BélO received a New York City Council Citation from Council Member Farah N. Louis, presented by Democratic State Committeeman and Rogers Burgers co-founder Josue Pierre, honoring his contributions to Haitian music, culture, and community.⁠ ⁠ From the restaurant in Flatbush to the stage at Joe’s Pub, the celebration reflected the power of Haitian culture and what happens when local businesses invest in their communities. ⁠ ⁠ 📸: @mcalexanderciceron⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #lunionsuitepartners #AD
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The drought is over!! Frederick Richard etched his name into gymnastics history on Saturday, winning the men’s floor exercise gold medal at the 2026 World Championships and becoming the first American man to claim the world title on floor since Paul Hamm shared gold in 2003. The 22-year-old Massachusetts native and University of Michigan product scored a commanding 14.633, edging defending world champion Jake Jarman of Great Britain (14.600) by a razor-thin 0.033 points. Olympic floor champion Artem Dolgopyat of Israel took bronze with 14.466. Richard’s powerful, clean routine, clean flairs, and a stuck finish, delivered the highest execution score of the final and sealed his first individual world title in front of a roaring Ahoy arena crowd that included legendary U.S. gymnast Simone Biles watching from the stands. This victory adds to an already historic résumé. Richard, the youngest American man to win an individual World Championships medal, took all-around bronze at the 2023 Worlds in Antwerp and helped the U.S. men’s team win bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending a long medal drought for American men. He is also a multiple NCAA champion and the 2026 U.S. all-around and floor champion. @Frederickflips roots run deep in the Caribbean. His father, Carl Richard, is Haitian, and his mother, Ann-Marie Richard, is from Dominica. Born in Boston and raised in Stoughton, Massachusetts, Richard has spoken openly about the strength he draws from his family’s immigrant journey and the pride he feels representing both the United States and his Haitian heritage on the world stage. In a sport where Black male gymnasts remain underrepresented at the elite level, his success continues to inspire a new generation of athletes across the Haitian and broader Caribbean diaspora. After the competition, Richard reflected on the mindset that carried him: “I hope this is a lesson to everybody that you don’t have to wait to get the win to say you will be a champion. You don’t have to know when it’s going to happen or how it’s going to happen, but believing it every second of every day does pay off. I’m proof of that now.” 🎥 @Nbcolympics #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
The drought is over!! Frederick Richard etched his name into gymnastics history on Saturday, winning the men’s floor exercise gold medal at the 2026 World Championships and becoming the first American man to claim the world title on floor since Paul Hamm shared gold in 2003. The 22-year-old Massachusetts native and University of Michigan product scored a commanding 14.633, edging defending world champion Jake Jarman of Great Britain (14.600) by a razor-thin 0.033 points. Olympic floor champion Artem Dolgopyat of Israel took bronze with 14.466. Richard’s powerful, clean routine, clean flairs, and a stuck finish, delivered the highest execution score of the final and sealed his first individual world title in front of a roaring Ahoy arena crowd that included legendary U.S. gymnast Simone Biles watching from the stands. This victory adds to an already historic résumé. Richard, the youngest American man to win an individual World Championships medal, took all-around bronze at the 2023 Worlds in Antwerp and helped the U.S. men’s team win bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending a long medal drought for American men. He is also a multiple NCAA champion and the 2026 U.S. all-around and floor champion. @Frederickflips roots run deep in the Caribbean. His father, Carl Richard, is Haitian, and his mother, Ann-Marie Richard, is from Dominica. Born in Boston and raised in Stoughton, Massachusetts, Richard has spoken openly about the strength he draws from his family’s immigrant journey and the pride he feels representing both the United States and his Haitian heritage on the world stage. In a sport where Black male gymnasts remain underrepresented at the elite level, his success continues to inspire a new generation of athletes across the Haitian and broader Caribbean diaspora. After the competition, Richard reflected on the mindset that carried him: “I hope this is a lesson to everybody that you don’t have to wait to get the win to say you will be a champion. You don’t have to know when it’s going to happen or how it’s going to happen, but believing it every second of every day does pay off. I’m proof of that now.” 🎥 @Nbcolympics #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
The drought is over!! Frederick Richard etched his name into gymnastics history on Saturday, winning the men’s floor exercise gold medal at the 2026 World Championships and becoming the first American man to claim the world title on floor since Paul Hamm shared gold in 2003. The 22-year-old Massachusetts native and University of Michigan product scored a commanding 14.633, edging defending world champion Jake Jarman of Great Britain (14.600) by a razor-thin 0.033 points. Olympic floor champion Artem Dolgopyat of Israel took bronze with 14.466. Richard’s powerful, clean routine, clean flairs, and a stuck finish, delivered the highest execution score of the final and sealed his first individual world title in front of a roaring Ahoy arena crowd that included legendary U.S. gymnast Simone Biles watching from the stands. This victory adds to an already historic résumé. Richard, the youngest American man to win an individual World Championships medal, took all-around bronze at the 2023 Worlds in Antwerp and helped the U.S. men’s team win bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending a long medal drought for American men. He is also a multiple NCAA champion and the 2026 U.S. all-around and floor champion. @Frederickflips roots run deep in the Caribbean. His father, Carl Richard, is Haitian, and his mother, Ann-Marie Richard, is from Dominica. Born in Boston and raised in Stoughton, Massachusetts, Richard has spoken openly about the strength he draws from his family’s immigrant journey and the pride he feels representing both the United States and his Haitian heritage on the world stage. In a sport where Black male gymnasts remain underrepresented at the elite level, his success continues to inspire a new generation of athletes across the Haitian and broader Caribbean diaspora. After the competition, Richard reflected on the mindset that carried him: “I hope this is a lesson to everybody that you don’t have to wait to get the win to say you will be a champion. You don’t have to know when it’s going to happen or how it’s going to happen, but believing it every second of every day does pay off. I’m proof of that now.” 🎥 @Nbcolympics #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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The drought is over!! Frederick Richard etched his name into gymnastics history on Saturday, winning the men’s floor exercise gold medal at the 2026 World Championships and becoming the first American man to claim the world title on floor since Paul Hamm shared gold in 2003. The 22-year-old Massachusetts native and University of Michigan product scored a commanding 14.633, edging defending world champion Jake Jarman of Great Britain (14.600) by a razor-thin 0.033 points. Olympic floor champion Artem Dolgopyat of Israel took bronze with 14.466. Richard’s powerful, clean routine, clean flairs, and a stuck finish, delivered the highest execution score of the final and sealed his first individual world title in front of a roaring Ahoy arena crowd that included legendary U.S. gymnast Simone Biles watching from the stands. This victory adds to an already historic résumé. Richard, the youngest American man to win an individual World Championships medal, took all-around bronze at the 2023 Worlds in Antwerp and helped the U.S. men’s team win bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics, ending a long medal drought for American men. He is also a multiple NCAA champion and the 2026 U.S. all-around and floor champion. @Frederickflips roots run deep in the Caribbean. His father, Carl Richard, is Haitian, and his mother, Ann-Marie Richard, is from Dominica. Born in Boston and raised in Stoughton, Massachusetts, Richard has spoken openly about the strength he draws from his family’s immigrant journey and the pride he feels representing both the United States and his Haitian heritage on the world stage. In a sport where Black male gymnasts remain underrepresented at the elite level, his success continues to inspire a new generation of athletes across the Haitian and broader Caribbean diaspora. After the competition, Richard reflected on the mindset that carried him: “I hope this is a lesson to everybody that you don’t have to wait to get the win to say you will be a champion. You don’t have to know when it’s going to happen or how it’s going to happen, but believing it every second of every day does pay off. I’m proof of that now.” 🎥 @Nbcolympics #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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El Salvador has reportedly increased its military presence in Haiti to 450 personnel as efforts continue to locate four Salvadoran aviation technicians who disappeared following a gang attack in Croix-des-Bouquets. According to Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste, the number reached 450 on Friday evening, October 23, 2026, after another aircraft arrived in Port-au-Prince carrying 100 Salvadoran soldiers. The reinforcements are expected to support the international Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and the Haitian National Police (PNH) in their ongoing search and security operations. The four missing men were serving with the international mission when their vehicle came under attack on Sunday, October 18, in the Santo area of Croix-des-Bouquets. Their vehicle was reportedly hit by gunfire and explosives before catching fire. The men escaped, but communication with them was lost. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has since announced a military operation to bring the four men home safely. He warned armed groups that a stronger response would follow if the technicians were not released alive and unharmed. The search has intensified across the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac, where armed gangs continue to pose a serious threat to residents and security forces. As of the latest reports, the four Salvadorans remain missing, and their condition has not been publicly confirmed. The deployment comes as Haiti and its international partners continue efforts to regain control of areas affected by gang violence. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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El Salvador has reportedly increased its military presence in Haiti to 450 personnel as efforts continue to locate four Salvadoran aviation technicians who disappeared following a gang attack in Croix-des-Bouquets. According to Haitian newspaper Le Nouvelliste, the number reached 450 on Friday evening, October 23, 2026, after another aircraft arrived in Port-au-Prince carrying 100 Salvadoran soldiers. The reinforcements are expected to support the international Gang Suppression Force (GSF) and the Haitian National Police (PNH) in their ongoing search and security operations. The four missing men were serving with the international mission when their vehicle came under attack on Sunday, October 18, in the Santo area of Croix-des-Bouquets. Their vehicle was reportedly hit by gunfire and explosives before catching fire. The men escaped, but communication with them was lost. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has since announced a military operation to bring the four men home safely. He warned armed groups that a stronger response would follow if the technicians were not released alive and unharmed. The search has intensified across the Plaine du Cul-de-Sac, where armed gangs continue to pose a serious threat to residents and security forces. As of the latest reports, the four Salvadorans remain missing, and their condition has not been publicly confirmed. The deployment comes as Haiti and its international partners continue efforts to regain control of areas affected by gang violence. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Meanwhile in Florida. A life-sized statue of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, titled “Denial,” began melting shortly after its unveiling in Tallahassee earlier this month, its face giving way to a skull underneath. The installation, cast entirely in gallium (a metal that melts at about 85.6°F / 29.8°C), was designed to dissolve in Florida’s heat as a pointed critique of the governor’s record on climate change.⁠ ⁠ Rachel Maddow covered the artwork on her show, framing it as DeSantis’ climate policies colliding with Florida’s actual weather. The piece was created by climate advocacy group 350 Action, advertising agency Uncommon Creative Studio, and production company M ss ng P eces. It was unveiled around October 13 at Prime Meridian Plaza in the state capital, where temperatures reached 90°F, well above gallium’s melting point and enough for the statue’s features to drip away over the course of roughly 30–60 minutes, leaving a skeletal figure in a business suit.⁠ ⁠ A plaque at the base quotes DeSantis (“I am not a global warming person”) and references House Bill 1645, the 2024 energy law he signed that removed numerous references to “climate change” and greenhouse gas emissions from Florida statutes. The legislation also restricted certain local climate policies, limited wind energy development near the coast, and shifted priorities toward energy reliability and affordability over emissions reductions. Organizers described the melting monument as a visual response to those choices: a figure associated with rolling back climate language confronted by a material that cannot negotiate with temperature.⁠ ⁠ The installation arrives as DeSantis approaches the end of his second term in January 2027, with Florida voters set to choose his successor on November 3. 350 Action and its partners have framed “Denial” as a call for voters who prioritize climate issues to reject candidates they view as deniers and to support stronger action.As Maddow’s segment and widespread photos illustrated, the statue’s face cracked and dripped, exposing what was underneath before the metal pooled at its base.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🎥 @RachelMaddow ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Meanwhile in Florida. A life-sized statue of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, titled “Denial,” began melting shortly after its unveiling in Tallahassee earlier this month, its face giving way to a skull underneath. The installation, cast entirely in gallium (a metal that melts at about 85.6°F / 29.8°C), was designed to dissolve in Florida’s heat as a pointed critique of the governor’s record on climate change.⁠ ⁠ Rachel Maddow covered the artwork on her show, framing it as DeSantis’ climate policies colliding with Florida’s actual weather. The piece was created by climate advocacy group 350 Action, advertising agency Uncommon Creative Studio, and production company M ss ng P eces. It was unveiled around October 13 at Prime Meridian Plaza in the state capital, where temperatures reached 90°F, well above gallium’s melting point and enough for the statue’s features to drip away over the course of roughly 30–60 minutes, leaving a skeletal figure in a business suit.⁠ ⁠ A plaque at the base quotes DeSantis (“I am not a global warming person”) and references House Bill 1645, the 2024 energy law he signed that removed numerous references to “climate change” and greenhouse gas emissions from Florida statutes. The legislation also restricted certain local climate policies, limited wind energy development near the coast, and shifted priorities toward energy reliability and affordability over emissions reductions. Organizers described the melting monument as a visual response to those choices: a figure associated with rolling back climate language confronted by a material that cannot negotiate with temperature.⁠ ⁠ The installation arrives as DeSantis approaches the end of his second term in January 2027, with Florida voters set to choose his successor on November 3. 350 Action and its partners have framed “Denial” as a call for voters who prioritize climate issues to reject candidates they view as deniers and to support stronger action.As Maddow’s segment and widespread photos illustrated, the statue’s face cracked and dripped, exposing what was underneath before the metal pooled at its base.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🎥 @RachelMaddow ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Meanwhile in Florida. A life-sized statue of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, titled “Denial,” began melting shortly after its unveiling in Tallahassee earlier this month, its face giving way to a skull underneath. The installation, cast entirely in gallium (a metal that melts at about 85.6°F / 29.8°C), was designed to dissolve in Florida’s heat as a pointed critique of the governor’s record on climate change.⁠ ⁠ Rachel Maddow covered the artwork on her show, framing it as DeSantis’ climate policies colliding with Florida’s actual weather. The piece was created by climate advocacy group 350 Action, advertising agency Uncommon Creative Studio, and production company M ss ng P eces. It was unveiled around October 13 at Prime Meridian Plaza in the state capital, where temperatures reached 90°F, well above gallium’s melting point and enough for the statue’s features to drip away over the course of roughly 30–60 minutes, leaving a skeletal figure in a business suit.⁠ ⁠ A plaque at the base quotes DeSantis (“I am not a global warming person”) and references House Bill 1645, the 2024 energy law he signed that removed numerous references to “climate change” and greenhouse gas emissions from Florida statutes. The legislation also restricted certain local climate policies, limited wind energy development near the coast, and shifted priorities toward energy reliability and affordability over emissions reductions. Organizers described the melting monument as a visual response to those choices: a figure associated with rolling back climate language confronted by a material that cannot negotiate with temperature.⁠ ⁠ The installation arrives as DeSantis approaches the end of his second term in January 2027, with Florida voters set to choose his successor on November 3. 350 Action and its partners have framed “Denial” as a call for voters who prioritize climate issues to reject candidates they view as deniers and to support stronger action.As Maddow’s segment and widespread photos illustrated, the statue’s face cracked and dripped, exposing what was underneath before the metal pooled at its base.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🎥 @RachelMaddow ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Meanwhile in Florida. A life-sized statue of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, titled “Denial,” began melting shortly after its unveiling in Tallahassee earlier this month, its face giving way to a skull underneath. The installation, cast entirely in gallium (a metal that melts at about 85.6°F / 29.8°C), was designed to dissolve in Florida’s heat as a pointed critique of the governor’s record on climate change.⁠ ⁠ Rachel Maddow covered the artwork on her show, framing it as DeSantis’ climate policies colliding with Florida’s actual weather. The piece was created by climate advocacy group 350 Action, advertising agency Uncommon Creative Studio, and production company M ss ng P eces. It was unveiled around October 13 at Prime Meridian Plaza in the state capital, where temperatures reached 90°F, well above gallium’s melting point and enough for the statue’s features to drip away over the course of roughly 30–60 minutes, leaving a skeletal figure in a business suit.⁠ ⁠ A plaque at the base quotes DeSantis (“I am not a global warming person”) and references House Bill 1645, the 2024 energy law he signed that removed numerous references to “climate change” and greenhouse gas emissions from Florida statutes. The legislation also restricted certain local climate policies, limited wind energy development near the coast, and shifted priorities toward energy reliability and affordability over emissions reductions. Organizers described the melting monument as a visual response to those choices: a figure associated with rolling back climate language confronted by a material that cannot negotiate with temperature.⁠ ⁠ The installation arrives as DeSantis approaches the end of his second term in January 2027, with Florida voters set to choose his successor on November 3. 350 Action and its partners have framed “Denial” as a call for voters who prioritize climate issues to reject candidates they view as deniers and to support stronger action.As Maddow’s segment and widespread photos illustrated, the statue’s face cracked and dripped, exposing what was underneath before the metal pooled at its base.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ 🎥 @RachelMaddow ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Kid Cudi is taking the long-requested role of Jean-Michel Basquiat into his own hands. On Instagram, the rapper, actor, and filmmaker (Scott Mescudi) announced JEAN, a film he wrote, is directing, and will star in, with filming set for 2027.⁠ ⁠ “For years people have asked me about playing Jean Michel Basquiat in a film. But no project actually came to be. This year, I finally said fuck it, ima write it myself,” Cudi posted. He shared wardrobe test photos, including a rough version of a wig, and wrote: “This isnt the final just a rough, trust me we gon get it perfect.” He described the project as one he is “so proud of and excited about.”⁠ ⁠ Writing about a real person was “a challenge, but it was a welcomed one,” he said. “A lot of research, books, talks with people that knew him. This film will be a love letter to Jean, the 80s and NY city. Jean has inspired me all through out my career, and it will be the biggest honor to tell his story in a way we haven’t seen before.” He closed by dedicating it to dreamers: “I know a lot of yall gon be like FINALLY hahaha I love it. This ones for all those dreamers out there.”⁠ ⁠ Basquiat (1960–1988), the Brooklyn-born Neo-Expressionist painter and former graffiti artist (under the tag SAMO), remains one of the most influential figures of the 1980s New York art scene. Of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, his father, Gérard, was a Haitian immigrant from Port-au-Prince, and his mother, Matilde, was of Puerto Rican heritage, he drew on themes of race, class, power, history, and identity. Elements linked to Haitian culture, including references associated with Vodou. He rose rapidly from downtown graffiti and street presence to international gallery success before his death at age 27.⁠ ⁠ The announcement arrives amid other Basquiat-related projects, including Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film Basquiat, a Netflix documentary approved by the artist’s estate, and additional narrative efforts in various stages. Cudi’s version is framed as a personal love letter grounded in research and conversations with people who knew the artist, rather than waiting for another project to cast him. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @KidCudi⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Kid Cudi is taking the long-requested role of Jean-Michel Basquiat into his own hands. On Instagram, the rapper, actor, and filmmaker (Scott Mescudi) announced JEAN, a film he wrote, is directing, and will star in, with filming set for 2027.⁠ ⁠ “For years people have asked me about playing Jean Michel Basquiat in a film. But no project actually came to be. This year, I finally said fuck it, ima write it myself,” Cudi posted. He shared wardrobe test photos, including a rough version of a wig, and wrote: “This isnt the final just a rough, trust me we gon get it perfect.” He described the project as one he is “so proud of and excited about.”⁠ ⁠ Writing about a real person was “a challenge, but it was a welcomed one,” he said. “A lot of research, books, talks with people that knew him. This film will be a love letter to Jean, the 80s and NY city. Jean has inspired me all through out my career, and it will be the biggest honor to tell his story in a way we haven’t seen before.” He closed by dedicating it to dreamers: “I know a lot of yall gon be like FINALLY hahaha I love it. This ones for all those dreamers out there.”⁠ ⁠ Basquiat (1960–1988), the Brooklyn-born Neo-Expressionist painter and former graffiti artist (under the tag SAMO), remains one of the most influential figures of the 1980s New York art scene. Of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, his father, Gérard, was a Haitian immigrant from Port-au-Prince, and his mother, Matilde, was of Puerto Rican heritage, he drew on themes of race, class, power, history, and identity. Elements linked to Haitian culture, including references associated with Vodou. He rose rapidly from downtown graffiti and street presence to international gallery success before his death at age 27.⁠ ⁠ The announcement arrives amid other Basquiat-related projects, including Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film Basquiat, a Netflix documentary approved by the artist’s estate, and additional narrative efforts in various stages. Cudi’s version is framed as a personal love letter grounded in research and conversations with people who knew the artist, rather than waiting for another project to cast him. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @KidCudi⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Kid Cudi is taking the long-requested role of Jean-Michel Basquiat into his own hands. On Instagram, the rapper, actor, and filmmaker (Scott Mescudi) announced JEAN, a film he wrote, is directing, and will star in, with filming set for 2027.⁠ ⁠ “For years people have asked me about playing Jean Michel Basquiat in a film. But no project actually came to be. This year, I finally said fuck it, ima write it myself,” Cudi posted. He shared wardrobe test photos, including a rough version of a wig, and wrote: “This isnt the final just a rough, trust me we gon get it perfect.” He described the project as one he is “so proud of and excited about.”⁠ ⁠ Writing about a real person was “a challenge, but it was a welcomed one,” he said. “A lot of research, books, talks with people that knew him. This film will be a love letter to Jean, the 80s and NY city. Jean has inspired me all through out my career, and it will be the biggest honor to tell his story in a way we haven’t seen before.” He closed by dedicating it to dreamers: “I know a lot of yall gon be like FINALLY hahaha I love it. This ones for all those dreamers out there.”⁠ ⁠ Basquiat (1960–1988), the Brooklyn-born Neo-Expressionist painter and former graffiti artist (under the tag SAMO), remains one of the most influential figures of the 1980s New York art scene. Of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, his father, Gérard, was a Haitian immigrant from Port-au-Prince, and his mother, Matilde, was of Puerto Rican heritage, he drew on themes of race, class, power, history, and identity. Elements linked to Haitian culture, including references associated with Vodou. He rose rapidly from downtown graffiti and street presence to international gallery success before his death at age 27.⁠ ⁠ The announcement arrives amid other Basquiat-related projects, including Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film Basquiat, a Netflix documentary approved by the artist’s estate, and additional narrative efforts in various stages. Cudi’s version is framed as a personal love letter grounded in research and conversations with people who knew the artist, rather than waiting for another project to cast him. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @KidCudi⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Kid Cudi is taking the long-requested role of Jean-Michel Basquiat into his own hands. On Instagram, the rapper, actor, and filmmaker (Scott Mescudi) announced JEAN, a film he wrote, is directing, and will star in, with filming set for 2027.⁠ ⁠ “For years people have asked me about playing Jean Michel Basquiat in a film. But no project actually came to be. This year, I finally said fuck it, ima write it myself,” Cudi posted. He shared wardrobe test photos, including a rough version of a wig, and wrote: “This isnt the final just a rough, trust me we gon get it perfect.” He described the project as one he is “so proud of and excited about.”⁠ ⁠ Writing about a real person was “a challenge, but it was a welcomed one,” he said. “A lot of research, books, talks with people that knew him. This film will be a love letter to Jean, the 80s and NY city. Jean has inspired me all through out my career, and it will be the biggest honor to tell his story in a way we haven’t seen before.” He closed by dedicating it to dreamers: “I know a lot of yall gon be like FINALLY hahaha I love it. This ones for all those dreamers out there.”⁠ ⁠ Basquiat (1960–1988), the Brooklyn-born Neo-Expressionist painter and former graffiti artist (under the tag SAMO), remains one of the most influential figures of the 1980s New York art scene. Of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, his father, Gérard, was a Haitian immigrant from Port-au-Prince, and his mother, Matilde, was of Puerto Rican heritage, he drew on themes of race, class, power, history, and identity. Elements linked to Haitian culture, including references associated with Vodou. He rose rapidly from downtown graffiti and street presence to international gallery success before his death at age 27.⁠ ⁠ The announcement arrives amid other Basquiat-related projects, including Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film Basquiat, a Netflix documentary approved by the artist’s estate, and additional narrative efforts in various stages. Cudi’s version is framed as a personal love letter grounded in research and conversations with people who knew the artist, rather than waiting for another project to cast him. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @KidCudi⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Kid Cudi is taking the long-requested role of Jean-Michel Basquiat into his own hands. On Instagram, the rapper, actor, and filmmaker (Scott Mescudi) announced JEAN, a film he wrote, is directing, and will star in, with filming set for 2027.⁠ ⁠ “For years people have asked me about playing Jean Michel Basquiat in a film. But no project actually came to be. This year, I finally said fuck it, ima write it myself,” Cudi posted. He shared wardrobe test photos, including a rough version of a wig, and wrote: “This isnt the final just a rough, trust me we gon get it perfect.” He described the project as one he is “so proud of and excited about.”⁠ ⁠ Writing about a real person was “a challenge, but it was a welcomed one,” he said. “A lot of research, books, talks with people that knew him. This film will be a love letter to Jean, the 80s and NY city. Jean has inspired me all through out my career, and it will be the biggest honor to tell his story in a way we haven’t seen before.” He closed by dedicating it to dreamers: “I know a lot of yall gon be like FINALLY hahaha I love it. This ones for all those dreamers out there.”⁠ ⁠ Basquiat (1960–1988), the Brooklyn-born Neo-Expressionist painter and former graffiti artist (under the tag SAMO), remains one of the most influential figures of the 1980s New York art scene. Of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, his father, Gérard, was a Haitian immigrant from Port-au-Prince, and his mother, Matilde, was of Puerto Rican heritage, he drew on themes of race, class, power, history, and identity. Elements linked to Haitian culture, including references associated with Vodou. He rose rapidly from downtown graffiti and street presence to international gallery success before his death at age 27.⁠ ⁠ The announcement arrives amid other Basquiat-related projects, including Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film Basquiat, a Netflix documentary approved by the artist’s estate, and additional narrative efforts in various stages. Cudi’s version is framed as a personal love letter grounded in research and conversations with people who knew the artist, rather than waiting for another project to cast him. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @KidCudi⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Kid Cudi is taking the long-requested role of Jean-Michel Basquiat into his own hands. On Instagram, the rapper, actor, and filmmaker (Scott Mescudi) announced JEAN, a film he wrote, is directing, and will star in, with filming set for 2027.⁠ ⁠ “For years people have asked me about playing Jean Michel Basquiat in a film. But no project actually came to be. This year, I finally said fuck it, ima write it myself,” Cudi posted. He shared wardrobe test photos, including a rough version of a wig, and wrote: “This isnt the final just a rough, trust me we gon get it perfect.” He described the project as one he is “so proud of and excited about.”⁠ ⁠ Writing about a real person was “a challenge, but it was a welcomed one,” he said. “A lot of research, books, talks with people that knew him. This film will be a love letter to Jean, the 80s and NY city. Jean has inspired me all through out my career, and it will be the biggest honor to tell his story in a way we haven’t seen before.” He closed by dedicating it to dreamers: “I know a lot of yall gon be like FINALLY hahaha I love it. This ones for all those dreamers out there.”⁠ ⁠ Basquiat (1960–1988), the Brooklyn-born Neo-Expressionist painter and former graffiti artist (under the tag SAMO), remains one of the most influential figures of the 1980s New York art scene. Of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, his father, Gérard, was a Haitian immigrant from Port-au-Prince, and his mother, Matilde, was of Puerto Rican heritage, he drew on themes of race, class, power, history, and identity. Elements linked to Haitian culture, including references associated with Vodou. He rose rapidly from downtown graffiti and street presence to international gallery success before his death at age 27.⁠ ⁠ The announcement arrives amid other Basquiat-related projects, including Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film Basquiat, a Netflix documentary approved by the artist’s estate, and additional narrative efforts in various stages. Cudi’s version is framed as a personal love letter grounded in research and conversations with people who knew the artist, rather than waiting for another project to cast him. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @KidCudi⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Kid Cudi is taking the long-requested role of Jean-Michel Basquiat into his own hands. On Instagram, the rapper, actor, and filmmaker (Scott Mescudi) announced JEAN, a film he wrote, is directing, and will star in, with filming set for 2027.⁠ ⁠ “For years people have asked me about playing Jean Michel Basquiat in a film. But no project actually came to be. This year, I finally said fuck it, ima write it myself,” Cudi posted. He shared wardrobe test photos, including a rough version of a wig, and wrote: “This isnt the final just a rough, trust me we gon get it perfect.” He described the project as one he is “so proud of and excited about.”⁠ ⁠ Writing about a real person was “a challenge, but it was a welcomed one,” he said. “A lot of research, books, talks with people that knew him. This film will be a love letter to Jean, the 80s and NY city. Jean has inspired me all through out my career, and it will be the biggest honor to tell his story in a way we haven’t seen before.” He closed by dedicating it to dreamers: “I know a lot of yall gon be like FINALLY hahaha I love it. This ones for all those dreamers out there.”⁠ ⁠ Basquiat (1960–1988), the Brooklyn-born Neo-Expressionist painter and former graffiti artist (under the tag SAMO), remains one of the most influential figures of the 1980s New York art scene. Of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, his father, Gérard, was a Haitian immigrant from Port-au-Prince, and his mother, Matilde, was of Puerto Rican heritage, he drew on themes of race, class, power, history, and identity. Elements linked to Haitian culture, including references associated with Vodou. He rose rapidly from downtown graffiti and street presence to international gallery success before his death at age 27.⁠ ⁠ The announcement arrives amid other Basquiat-related projects, including Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film Basquiat, a Netflix documentary approved by the artist’s estate, and additional narrative efforts in various stages. Cudi’s version is framed as a personal love letter grounded in research and conversations with people who knew the artist, rather than waiting for another project to cast him. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @KidCudi⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Kid Cudi is taking the long-requested role of Jean-Michel Basquiat into his own hands. On Instagram, the rapper, actor, and filmmaker (Scott Mescudi) announced JEAN, a film he wrote, is directing, and will star in, with filming set for 2027.⁠ ⁠ “For years people have asked me about playing Jean Michel Basquiat in a film. But no project actually came to be. This year, I finally said fuck it, ima write it myself,” Cudi posted. He shared wardrobe test photos, including a rough version of a wig, and wrote: “This isnt the final just a rough, trust me we gon get it perfect.” He described the project as one he is “so proud of and excited about.”⁠ ⁠ Writing about a real person was “a challenge, but it was a welcomed one,” he said. “A lot of research, books, talks with people that knew him. This film will be a love letter to Jean, the 80s and NY city. Jean has inspired me all through out my career, and it will be the biggest honor to tell his story in a way we haven’t seen before.” He closed by dedicating it to dreamers: “I know a lot of yall gon be like FINALLY hahaha I love it. This ones for all those dreamers out there.”⁠ ⁠ Basquiat (1960–1988), the Brooklyn-born Neo-Expressionist painter and former graffiti artist (under the tag SAMO), remains one of the most influential figures of the 1980s New York art scene. Of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, his father, Gérard, was a Haitian immigrant from Port-au-Prince, and his mother, Matilde, was of Puerto Rican heritage, he drew on themes of race, class, power, history, and identity. Elements linked to Haitian culture, including references associated with Vodou. He rose rapidly from downtown graffiti and street presence to international gallery success before his death at age 27.⁠ ⁠ The announcement arrives amid other Basquiat-related projects, including Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film Basquiat, a Netflix documentary approved by the artist’s estate, and additional narrative efforts in various stages. Cudi’s version is framed as a personal love letter grounded in research and conversations with people who knew the artist, rather than waiting for another project to cast him. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @KidCudi⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Kid Cudi is taking the long-requested role of Jean-Michel Basquiat into his own hands. On Instagram, the rapper, actor, and filmmaker (Scott Mescudi) announced JEAN, a film he wrote, is directing, and will star in, with filming set for 2027.⁠ ⁠ “For years people have asked me about playing Jean Michel Basquiat in a film. But no project actually came to be. This year, I finally said fuck it, ima write it myself,” Cudi posted. He shared wardrobe test photos, including a rough version of a wig, and wrote: “This isnt the final just a rough, trust me we gon get it perfect.” He described the project as one he is “so proud of and excited about.”⁠ ⁠ Writing about a real person was “a challenge, but it was a welcomed one,” he said. “A lot of research, books, talks with people that knew him. This film will be a love letter to Jean, the 80s and NY city. Jean has inspired me all through out my career, and it will be the biggest honor to tell his story in a way we haven’t seen before.” He closed by dedicating it to dreamers: “I know a lot of yall gon be like FINALLY hahaha I love it. This ones for all those dreamers out there.”⁠ ⁠ Basquiat (1960–1988), the Brooklyn-born Neo-Expressionist painter and former graffiti artist (under the tag SAMO), remains one of the most influential figures of the 1980s New York art scene. Of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent, his father, Gérard, was a Haitian immigrant from Port-au-Prince, and his mother, Matilde, was of Puerto Rican heritage, he drew on themes of race, class, power, history, and identity. Elements linked to Haitian culture, including references associated with Vodou. He rose rapidly from downtown graffiti and street presence to international gallery success before his death at age 27.⁠ ⁠ The announcement arrives amid other Basquiat-related projects, including Julian Schnabel’s 1996 film Basquiat, a Netflix documentary approved by the artist’s estate, and additional narrative efforts in various stages. Cudi’s version is framed as a personal love letter grounded in research and conversations with people who knew the artist, rather than waiting for another project to cast him. ⁠ ⁠ 📸 @KidCudi⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele sent 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti on Thursday, October 22, to join the search for four Salvadoran military personnel who have been missing since a gang ambush on Sunday, October 18, the Miami Herald reported. Sources familiar with the deployment told the Herald that another 100 troops could follow and that the current move is only the beginning.⁠ ⁠ The four men, aviation technicians with El Salvador’s contingent in the United Nations-authorized Gang Suppression Force, were attacked while returning to base in an armored white Toyota Land Cruiser after visiting a supermarket in the Santo 19 area of Croix-des-Bouquets. Heavily armed members of the Chen Mechan gang, with reported support from 400 Mawozo, fired on the vehicle, hit it with multiple rounds, and then set it on fire with an explosive device. El Salvador’s Armed Forces said the four managed to escape the burning vehicle, but contact with them has not been reestablished and search operations continue.⁠ ⁠ Bukele announced Wednesday on social media that additional Salvadoran troops would be sent to help locate the missing personnel. He stressed that the men are pilots and technical staff whose primary role is medical evacuations and support rather than combat, and he warned gang leaders that failure to return them alive and unharmed would trigger a stronger response. ⁠ Residents in the Santo and Croix-des-Bouquets areas described intense gunfire and helicopter activity on Thursday as international forces operated across the Cul-de-Sac Plain, according to the Miami Herald. The incident is the first major attack on Gang Suppression Force personnel since the mission began deploying earlier this year and the first involving soldiers who were not actively engaged in combat at the time of the ambush.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele sent 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti on Thursday, October 22, to join the search for four Salvadoran military personnel who have been missing since a gang ambush on Sunday, October 18, the Miami Herald reported. Sources familiar with the deployment told the Herald that another 100 troops could follow and that the current move is only the beginning.⁠ ⁠ The four men, aviation technicians with El Salvador’s contingent in the United Nations-authorized Gang Suppression Force, were attacked while returning to base in an armored white Toyota Land Cruiser after visiting a supermarket in the Santo 19 area of Croix-des-Bouquets. Heavily armed members of the Chen Mechan gang, with reported support from 400 Mawozo, fired on the vehicle, hit it with multiple rounds, and then set it on fire with an explosive device. El Salvador’s Armed Forces said the four managed to escape the burning vehicle, but contact with them has not been reestablished and search operations continue.⁠ ⁠ Bukele announced Wednesday on social media that additional Salvadoran troops would be sent to help locate the missing personnel. He stressed that the men are pilots and technical staff whose primary role is medical evacuations and support rather than combat, and he warned gang leaders that failure to return them alive and unharmed would trigger a stronger response. ⁠ Residents in the Santo and Croix-des-Bouquets areas described intense gunfire and helicopter activity on Thursday as international forces operated across the Cul-de-Sac Plain, according to the Miami Herald. The incident is the first major attack on Gang Suppression Force personnel since the mission began deploying earlier this year and the first involving soldiers who were not actively engaged in combat at the time of the ambush.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele sent 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti on Thursday, October 22, to join the search for four Salvadoran military personnel who have been missing since a gang ambush on Sunday, October 18, the Miami Herald reported. Sources familiar with the deployment told the Herald that another 100 troops could follow and that the current move is only the beginning.⁠ ⁠ The four men, aviation technicians with El Salvador’s contingent in the United Nations-authorized Gang Suppression Force, were attacked while returning to base in an armored white Toyota Land Cruiser after visiting a supermarket in the Santo 19 area of Croix-des-Bouquets. Heavily armed members of the Chen Mechan gang, with reported support from 400 Mawozo, fired on the vehicle, hit it with multiple rounds, and then set it on fire with an explosive device. El Salvador’s Armed Forces said the four managed to escape the burning vehicle, but contact with them has not been reestablished and search operations continue.⁠ ⁠ Bukele announced Wednesday on social media that additional Salvadoran troops would be sent to help locate the missing personnel. He stressed that the men are pilots and technical staff whose primary role is medical evacuations and support rather than combat, and he warned gang leaders that failure to return them alive and unharmed would trigger a stronger response. ⁠ Residents in the Santo and Croix-des-Bouquets areas described intense gunfire and helicopter activity on Thursday as international forces operated across the Cul-de-Sac Plain, according to the Miami Herald. The incident is the first major attack on Gang Suppression Force personnel since the mission began deploying earlier this year and the first involving soldiers who were not actively engaged in combat at the time of the ambush.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele sent 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti on Thursday, October 22, to join the search for four Salvadoran military personnel who have been missing since a gang ambush on Sunday, October 18, the Miami Herald reported. Sources familiar with the deployment told the Herald that another 100 troops could follow and that the current move is only the beginning.⁠ ⁠ The four men, aviation technicians with El Salvador’s contingent in the United Nations-authorized Gang Suppression Force, were attacked while returning to base in an armored white Toyota Land Cruiser after visiting a supermarket in the Santo 19 area of Croix-des-Bouquets. Heavily armed members of the Chen Mechan gang, with reported support from 400 Mawozo, fired on the vehicle, hit it with multiple rounds, and then set it on fire with an explosive device. El Salvador’s Armed Forces said the four managed to escape the burning vehicle, but contact with them has not been reestablished and search operations continue.⁠ ⁠ Bukele announced Wednesday on social media that additional Salvadoran troops would be sent to help locate the missing personnel. He stressed that the men are pilots and technical staff whose primary role is medical evacuations and support rather than combat, and he warned gang leaders that failure to return them alive and unharmed would trigger a stronger response. ⁠ Residents in the Santo and Croix-des-Bouquets areas described intense gunfire and helicopter activity on Thursday as international forces operated across the Cul-de-Sac Plain, according to the Miami Herald. The incident is the first major attack on Gang Suppression Force personnel since the mission began deploying earlier this year and the first involving soldiers who were not actively engaged in combat at the time of the ambush.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele sent 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti on Thursday, October 22, to join the search for four Salvadoran military personnel who have been missing since a gang ambush on Sunday, October 18, the Miami Herald reported. Sources familiar with the deployment told the Herald that another 100 troops could follow and that the current move is only the beginning.⁠ ⁠ The four men, aviation technicians with El Salvador’s contingent in the United Nations-authorized Gang Suppression Force, were attacked while returning to base in an armored white Toyota Land Cruiser after visiting a supermarket in the Santo 19 area of Croix-des-Bouquets. Heavily armed members of the Chen Mechan gang, with reported support from 400 Mawozo, fired on the vehicle, hit it with multiple rounds, and then set it on fire with an explosive device. El Salvador’s Armed Forces said the four managed to escape the burning vehicle, but contact with them has not been reestablished and search operations continue.⁠ ⁠ Bukele announced Wednesday on social media that additional Salvadoran troops would be sent to help locate the missing personnel. He stressed that the men are pilots and technical staff whose primary role is medical evacuations and support rather than combat, and he warned gang leaders that failure to return them alive and unharmed would trigger a stronger response. ⁠ Residents in the Santo and Croix-des-Bouquets areas described intense gunfire and helicopter activity on Thursday as international forces operated across the Cul-de-Sac Plain, according to the Miami Herald. The incident is the first major attack on Gang Suppression Force personnel since the mission began deploying earlier this year and the first involving soldiers who were not actively engaged in combat at the time of the ambush.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele sent 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti on Thursday, October 22, to join the search for four Salvadoran military personnel who have been missing since a gang ambush on Sunday, October 18, the Miami Herald reported. Sources familiar with the deployment told the Herald that another 100 troops could follow and that the current move is only the beginning.⁠ ⁠ The four men, aviation technicians with El Salvador’s contingent in the United Nations-authorized Gang Suppression Force, were attacked while returning to base in an armored white Toyota Land Cruiser after visiting a supermarket in the Santo 19 area of Croix-des-Bouquets. Heavily armed members of the Chen Mechan gang, with reported support from 400 Mawozo, fired on the vehicle, hit it with multiple rounds, and then set it on fire with an explosive device. El Salvador’s Armed Forces said the four managed to escape the burning vehicle, but contact with them has not been reestablished and search operations continue.⁠ ⁠ Bukele announced Wednesday on social media that additional Salvadoran troops would be sent to help locate the missing personnel. He stressed that the men are pilots and technical staff whose primary role is medical evacuations and support rather than combat, and he warned gang leaders that failure to return them alive and unharmed would trigger a stronger response. ⁠ Residents in the Santo and Croix-des-Bouquets areas described intense gunfire and helicopter activity on Thursday as international forces operated across the Cul-de-Sac Plain, according to the Miami Herald. The incident is the first major attack on Gang Suppression Force personnel since the mission began deploying earlier this year and the first involving soldiers who were not actively engaged in combat at the time of the ambush.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Dominican personality Santiago Matías, widely known as Alofoke publicly offered support for a full-scale invasion of the Haitian side of Hispaniola. In a post on X, Matías addressed Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele directly, writing in Spanish: “President @nayibbukele from the Dominican Republic we support you for any complete invasion of the Haitian side of the island. Thousands of Dominicans are willing to face the gangs on our own accord and with our weapons.”⁠ ⁠ The statement comes amid Bukele’s announcement of a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped by Haitian gangs. In a message posted in Kreyol, Bukele warned gang leaders that the current operation was only the beginning if the hostages were not returned alive and unharmed, noting that El Salvador had already dismantled its own gangs.⁠ ⁠ Matías’s latest comments are consistent with a series of earlier posts this month in which he advocated invading Haiti, controlling the entire island, installing hotels on its beaches, controlling commerce, and turning Haitians into “our slaves as they are in this part of the island.” Those remarks, first reported by Dominican outlets and later covered internationally, drew significant backlash and debate online, particularly after Haiti’s recent football victory over the Dominican Republic.⁠ ⁠ Reactions to Matías’s post have been mixed, with some Dominican users expressing support or skepticism about the practicality of civilian involvement, and others criticizing the rhetoric as inflammatory. ⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Dominican personality Santiago Matías, widely known as Alofoke publicly offered support for a full-scale invasion of the Haitian side of Hispaniola. In a post on X, Matías addressed Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele directly, writing in Spanish: “President @nayibbukele from the Dominican Republic we support you for any complete invasion of the Haitian side of the island. Thousands of Dominicans are willing to face the gangs on our own accord and with our weapons.”⁠ ⁠ The statement comes amid Bukele’s announcement of a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped by Haitian gangs. In a message posted in Kreyol, Bukele warned gang leaders that the current operation was only the beginning if the hostages were not returned alive and unharmed, noting that El Salvador had already dismantled its own gangs.⁠ ⁠ Matías’s latest comments are consistent with a series of earlier posts this month in which he advocated invading Haiti, controlling the entire island, installing hotels on its beaches, controlling commerce, and turning Haitians into “our slaves as they are in this part of the island.” Those remarks, first reported by Dominican outlets and later covered internationally, drew significant backlash and debate online, particularly after Haiti’s recent football victory over the Dominican Republic.⁠ ⁠ Reactions to Matías’s post have been mixed, with some Dominican users expressing support or skepticism about the practicality of civilian involvement, and others criticizing the rhetoric as inflammatory. ⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Dominican personality Santiago Matías, widely known as Alofoke publicly offered support for a full-scale invasion of the Haitian side of Hispaniola. In a post on X, Matías addressed Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele directly, writing in Spanish: “President @nayibbukele from the Dominican Republic we support you for any complete invasion of the Haitian side of the island. Thousands of Dominicans are willing to face the gangs on our own accord and with our weapons.”⁠ ⁠ The statement comes amid Bukele’s announcement of a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped by Haitian gangs. In a message posted in Kreyol, Bukele warned gang leaders that the current operation was only the beginning if the hostages were not returned alive and unharmed, noting that El Salvador had already dismantled its own gangs.⁠ ⁠ Matías’s latest comments are consistent with a series of earlier posts this month in which he advocated invading Haiti, controlling the entire island, installing hotels on its beaches, controlling commerce, and turning Haitians into “our slaves as they are in this part of the island.” Those remarks, first reported by Dominican outlets and later covered internationally, drew significant backlash and debate online, particularly after Haiti’s recent football victory over the Dominican Republic.⁠ ⁠ Reactions to Matías’s post have been mixed, with some Dominican users expressing support or skepticism about the practicality of civilian involvement, and others criticizing the rhetoric as inflammatory. ⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Dominican personality Santiago Matías, widely known as Alofoke publicly offered support for a full-scale invasion of the Haitian side of Hispaniola. In a post on X, Matías addressed Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele directly, writing in Spanish: “President @nayibbukele from the Dominican Republic we support you for any complete invasion of the Haitian side of the island. Thousands of Dominicans are willing to face the gangs on our own accord and with our weapons.”⁠ ⁠ The statement comes amid Bukele’s announcement of a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped by Haitian gangs. In a message posted in Kreyol, Bukele warned gang leaders that the current operation was only the beginning if the hostages were not returned alive and unharmed, noting that El Salvador had already dismantled its own gangs.⁠ ⁠ Matías’s latest comments are consistent with a series of earlier posts this month in which he advocated invading Haiti, controlling the entire island, installing hotels on its beaches, controlling commerce, and turning Haitians into “our slaves as they are in this part of the island.” Those remarks, first reported by Dominican outlets and later covered internationally, drew significant backlash and debate online, particularly after Haiti’s recent football victory over the Dominican Republic.⁠ ⁠ Reactions to Matías’s post have been mixed, with some Dominican users expressing support or skepticism about the practicality of civilian involvement, and others criticizing the rhetoric as inflammatory. ⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Dominican personality Santiago Matías, widely known as Alofoke publicly offered support for a full-scale invasion of the Haitian side of Hispaniola. In a post on X, Matías addressed Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele directly, writing in Spanish: “President @nayibbukele from the Dominican Republic we support you for any complete invasion of the Haitian side of the island. Thousands of Dominicans are willing to face the gangs on our own accord and with our weapons.”⁠ ⁠ The statement comes amid Bukele’s announcement of a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped by Haitian gangs. In a message posted in Kreyol, Bukele warned gang leaders that the current operation was only the beginning if the hostages were not returned alive and unharmed, noting that El Salvador had already dismantled its own gangs.⁠ ⁠ Matías’s latest comments are consistent with a series of earlier posts this month in which he advocated invading Haiti, controlling the entire island, installing hotels on its beaches, controlling commerce, and turning Haitians into “our slaves as they are in this part of the island.” Those remarks, first reported by Dominican outlets and later covered internationally, drew significant backlash and debate online, particularly after Haiti’s recent football victory over the Dominican Republic.⁠ ⁠ Reactions to Matías’s post have been mixed, with some Dominican users expressing support or skepticism about the practicality of civilian involvement, and others criticizing the rhetoric as inflammatory. ⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Dominican personality Santiago Matías, widely known as Alofoke publicly offered support for a full-scale invasion of the Haitian side of Hispaniola. In a post on X, Matías addressed Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele directly, writing in Spanish: “President @nayibbukele from the Dominican Republic we support you for any complete invasion of the Haitian side of the island. Thousands of Dominicans are willing to face the gangs on our own accord and with our weapons.”⁠ ⁠ The statement comes amid Bukele’s announcement of a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped by Haitian gangs. In a message posted in Kreyol, Bukele warned gang leaders that the current operation was only the beginning if the hostages were not returned alive and unharmed, noting that El Salvador had already dismantled its own gangs.⁠ ⁠ Matías’s latest comments are consistent with a series of earlier posts this month in which he advocated invading Haiti, controlling the entire island, installing hotels on its beaches, controlling commerce, and turning Haitians into “our slaves as they are in this part of the island.” Those remarks, first reported by Dominican outlets and later covered internationally, drew significant backlash and debate online, particularly after Haiti’s recent football victory over the Dominican Republic.⁠ ⁠ Reactions to Matías’s post have been mixed, with some Dominican users expressing support or skepticism about the practicality of civilian involvement, and others criticizing the rhetoric as inflammatory. ⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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Dominican personality Santiago Matías, widely known as Alofoke publicly offered support for a full-scale invasion of the Haitian side of Hispaniola. In a post on X, Matías addressed Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele directly, writing in Spanish: “President @nayibbukele from the Dominican Republic we support you for any complete invasion of the Haitian side of the island. Thousands of Dominicans are willing to face the gangs on our own accord and with our weapons.”⁠ ⁠ The statement comes amid Bukele’s announcement of a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped by Haitian gangs. In a message posted in Kreyol, Bukele warned gang leaders that the current operation was only the beginning if the hostages were not returned alive and unharmed, noting that El Salvador had already dismantled its own gangs.⁠ ⁠ Matías’s latest comments are consistent with a series of earlier posts this month in which he advocated invading Haiti, controlling the entire island, installing hotels on its beaches, controlling commerce, and turning Haitians into “our slaves as they are in this part of the island.” Those remarks, first reported by Dominican outlets and later covered internationally, drew significant backlash and debate online, particularly after Haiti’s recent football victory over the Dominican Republic.⁠ ⁠ Reactions to Matías’s post have been mixed, with some Dominican users expressing support or skepticism about the practicality of civilian involvement, and others criticizing the rhetoric as inflammatory. ⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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Vote Angie Nixon Nov. 3 Angie Nixon will be a US Senator who fights for you. Floridians work too hard to fall behind. We don’t have to accept it. Join the fight. Paid for by Angie for Florida. [ @angieforfl ]
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11/12
CONCACAF has approved an exceptional hosting arrangement for the Haitian Football Federation (FHF), allowing Haiti’s designated home matches in sanctioned competitions to be played in the territory of opponents rather than being restricted to the Caribbean region. The decision, announced Thursday, follows a formal request from the FHF prompted by the ongoing security situation in Haiti. Under the arrangement, each match still requires separate approval from CONCACAF Administration, agreement from the opposing member association, and confirmation that the stadium meets CONCACAF guidelines. The measure extends to Haitian clubs, remains in place for as long as security conditions persist, and is subject to ongoing review, it can be amended or withdrawn by the CONCACAF Council at any time. The first application of the rule has been approved for Haiti’s home-designated quarterfinal match against the United States in the 2026/27 CONCACAF Nations League. Originally set for Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on November 14, the match will now take place at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, with a 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. The second leg at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, remains unchanged. Nu Stadium, the new 26,700-seat home of Inter Miami CF at Miami Freedom Park, already hosted a sold-out Haiti vs. Peru friendly in June 2026, drawing strong support from South Florida’s large Haitian diaspora. Haiti has been unable to stage official international matches on its own soil since mid-2021 amid the security crisis in Port-au-Prince, where gangs control large portions of the capital, including the area around the national stadium (Stade Sylvio Cator). The team has instead used approved neutral venues in the Caribbean in line with standard CONCACAF regulations. For Haitian fans in South Florida and beyond, the move turns a logistical necessity into an opportunity. The Grenadiers will have the chance to compete in front of a passionate local crowd in a modern stadium rather than a distant Caribbean venue with limited attendance. The second leg remains in Cincinnati, meaning both legs of the quarterfinal series will now be played on U.S. soil. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
CONCACAF has approved an exceptional hosting arrangement for the Haitian Football Federation (FHF), allowing Haiti’s designated home matches in sanctioned competitions to be played in the territory of opponents rather than being restricted to the Caribbean region. The decision, announced Thursday, follows a formal request from the FHF prompted by the ongoing security situation in Haiti. Under the arrangement, each match still requires separate approval from CONCACAF Administration, agreement from the opposing member association, and confirmation that the stadium meets CONCACAF guidelines. The measure extends to Haitian clubs, remains in place for as long as security conditions persist, and is subject to ongoing review, it can be amended or withdrawn by the CONCACAF Council at any time. The first application of the rule has been approved for Haiti’s home-designated quarterfinal match against the United States in the 2026/27 CONCACAF Nations League. Originally set for Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on November 14, the match will now take place at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, with a 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. The second leg at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, remains unchanged. Nu Stadium, the new 26,700-seat home of Inter Miami CF at Miami Freedom Park, already hosted a sold-out Haiti vs. Peru friendly in June 2026, drawing strong support from South Florida’s large Haitian diaspora. Haiti has been unable to stage official international matches on its own soil since mid-2021 amid the security crisis in Port-au-Prince, where gangs control large portions of the capital, including the area around the national stadium (Stade Sylvio Cator). The team has instead used approved neutral venues in the Caribbean in line with standard CONCACAF regulations. For Haitian fans in South Florida and beyond, the move turns a logistical necessity into an opportunity. The Grenadiers will have the chance to compete in front of a passionate local crowd in a modern stadium rather than a distant Caribbean venue with limited attendance. The second leg remains in Cincinnati, meaning both legs of the quarterfinal series will now be played on U.S. soil. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
CONCACAF has approved an exceptional hosting arrangement for the Haitian Football Federation (FHF), allowing Haiti’s designated home matches in sanctioned competitions to be played in the territory of opponents rather than being restricted to the Caribbean region. The decision, announced Thursday, follows a formal request from the FHF prompted by the ongoing security situation in Haiti. Under the arrangement, each match still requires separate approval from CONCACAF Administration, agreement from the opposing member association, and confirmation that the stadium meets CONCACAF guidelines. The measure extends to Haitian clubs, remains in place for as long as security conditions persist, and is subject to ongoing review, it can be amended or withdrawn by the CONCACAF Council at any time. The first application of the rule has been approved for Haiti’s home-designated quarterfinal match against the United States in the 2026/27 CONCACAF Nations League. Originally set for Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on November 14, the match will now take place at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, with a 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. The second leg at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, remains unchanged. Nu Stadium, the new 26,700-seat home of Inter Miami CF at Miami Freedom Park, already hosted a sold-out Haiti vs. Peru friendly in June 2026, drawing strong support from South Florida’s large Haitian diaspora. Haiti has been unable to stage official international matches on its own soil since mid-2021 amid the security crisis in Port-au-Prince, where gangs control large portions of the capital, including the area around the national stadium (Stade Sylvio Cator). The team has instead used approved neutral venues in the Caribbean in line with standard CONCACAF regulations. For Haitian fans in South Florida and beyond, the move turns a logistical necessity into an opportunity. The Grenadiers will have the chance to compete in front of a passionate local crowd in a modern stadium rather than a distant Caribbean venue with limited attendance. The second leg remains in Cincinnati, meaning both legs of the quarterfinal series will now be played on U.S. soil. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
CONCACAF has approved an exceptional hosting arrangement for the Haitian Football Federation (FHF), allowing Haiti’s designated home matches in sanctioned competitions to be played in the territory of opponents rather than being restricted to the Caribbean region. The decision, announced Thursday, follows a formal request from the FHF prompted by the ongoing security situation in Haiti. Under the arrangement, each match still requires separate approval from CONCACAF Administration, agreement from the opposing member association, and confirmation that the stadium meets CONCACAF guidelines. The measure extends to Haitian clubs, remains in place for as long as security conditions persist, and is subject to ongoing review, it can be amended or withdrawn by the CONCACAF Council at any time. The first application of the rule has been approved for Haiti’s home-designated quarterfinal match against the United States in the 2026/27 CONCACAF Nations League. Originally set for Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on November 14, the match will now take place at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, with a 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. The second leg at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, remains unchanged. Nu Stadium, the new 26,700-seat home of Inter Miami CF at Miami Freedom Park, already hosted a sold-out Haiti vs. Peru friendly in June 2026, drawing strong support from South Florida’s large Haitian diaspora. Haiti has been unable to stage official international matches on its own soil since mid-2021 amid the security crisis in Port-au-Prince, where gangs control large portions of the capital, including the area around the national stadium (Stade Sylvio Cator). The team has instead used approved neutral venues in the Caribbean in line with standard CONCACAF regulations. For Haitian fans in South Florida and beyond, the move turns a logistical necessity into an opportunity. The Grenadiers will have the chance to compete in front of a passionate local crowd in a modern stadium rather than a distant Caribbean venue with limited attendance. The second leg remains in Cincinnati, meaning both legs of the quarterfinal series will now be played on U.S. soil. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
CONCACAF has approved an exceptional hosting arrangement for the Haitian Football Federation (FHF), allowing Haiti’s designated home matches in sanctioned competitions to be played in the territory of opponents rather than being restricted to the Caribbean region. The decision, announced Thursday, follows a formal request from the FHF prompted by the ongoing security situation in Haiti. Under the arrangement, each match still requires separate approval from CONCACAF Administration, agreement from the opposing member association, and confirmation that the stadium meets CONCACAF guidelines. The measure extends to Haitian clubs, remains in place for as long as security conditions persist, and is subject to ongoing review, it can be amended or withdrawn by the CONCACAF Council at any time. The first application of the rule has been approved for Haiti’s home-designated quarterfinal match against the United States in the 2026/27 CONCACAF Nations League. Originally set for Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on November 14, the match will now take place at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, with a 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. The second leg at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, remains unchanged. Nu Stadium, the new 26,700-seat home of Inter Miami CF at Miami Freedom Park, already hosted a sold-out Haiti vs. Peru friendly in June 2026, drawing strong support from South Florida’s large Haitian diaspora. Haiti has been unable to stage official international matches on its own soil since mid-2021 amid the security crisis in Port-au-Prince, where gangs control large portions of the capital, including the area around the national stadium (Stade Sylvio Cator). The team has instead used approved neutral venues in the Caribbean in line with standard CONCACAF regulations. For Haitian fans in South Florida and beyond, the move turns a logistical necessity into an opportunity. The Grenadiers will have the chance to compete in front of a passionate local crowd in a modern stadium rather than a distant Caribbean venue with limited attendance. The second leg remains in Cincinnati, meaning both legs of the quarterfinal series will now be played on U.S. soil. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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CONCACAF has approved an exceptional hosting arrangement for the Haitian Football Federation (FHF), allowing Haiti’s designated home matches in sanctioned competitions to be played in the territory of opponents rather than being restricted to the Caribbean region. The decision, announced Thursday, follows a formal request from the FHF prompted by the ongoing security situation in Haiti. Under the arrangement, each match still requires separate approval from CONCACAF Administration, agreement from the opposing member association, and confirmation that the stadium meets CONCACAF guidelines. The measure extends to Haitian clubs, remains in place for as long as security conditions persist, and is subject to ongoing review, it can be amended or withdrawn by the CONCACAF Council at any time. The first application of the rule has been approved for Haiti’s home-designated quarterfinal match against the United States in the 2026/27 CONCACAF Nations League. Originally set for Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica, on November 14, the match will now take place at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida, with a 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. The second leg at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, remains unchanged. Nu Stadium, the new 26,700-seat home of Inter Miami CF at Miami Freedom Park, already hosted a sold-out Haiti vs. Peru friendly in June 2026, drawing strong support from South Florida’s large Haitian diaspora. Haiti has been unable to stage official international matches on its own soil since mid-2021 amid the security crisis in Port-au-Prince, where gangs control large portions of the capital, including the area around the national stadium (Stade Sylvio Cator). The team has instead used approved neutral venues in the Caribbean in line with standard CONCACAF regulations. For Haitian fans in South Florida and beyond, the move turns a logistical necessity into an opportunity. The Grenadiers will have the chance to compete in front of a passionate local crowd in a modern stadium rather than a distant Caribbean venue with limited attendance. The second leg remains in Cincinnati, meaning both legs of the quarterfinal series will now be played on U.S. soil. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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