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I’m not a big soccer fan, but my interest in the Haiti National Team was sparked when my brother Saurel Broyen Olrish joined the team a few years ago. Prior to the last few months, information about the team was usually communicated  between my  brother and I  via phone calls, it was rare almost never did I see anyone posting on social networks about the Haiti National team. But log into any social network today and I guarantee you’ll scroll through numerous post from friends showing support to the team and their recent games, all of a sudden pictures and videos about the National Team are everywhere.

It’s no surprise when it comes to Haiti, Haitians are always very proud and show their support for anything or anyone who represent the country,  but I’ve been following this team for years and this is the first year I’ve seen people this enthusiastic about them. After receiving a call from my very good Haitian American friend Chris Jacques, who also noticed the increase in excitement over the team, he went into detail about how we are cheering on the team yet most Haitians probably cant name two players on the team.

“The Haitian National Soccer team has begun to re-instill a sense of pride in the community! People are paying attention to futbol, becoming excited, emotional, and engaged in our rich soccer culture and heritage. In this respect we owe it to these players who are training, practicing, and competing at the highest level to at least KNOW WHO THEY ARE. They deserve the courtesy of us knowing the identity of the brave men following their dreams and bringing back a strong sense of pride and excitement to the Haitian community.” – Chris Jacques

Like any other sport, these guys work hard, travel, and put on a great game for their country,  and like Chris said, we owe them the respect of at least knowing their names, especially the ones who are scoring the points. Thank you for the motivation conversation Chris and on behalf of  the team and its players, here is all the information I could find about the team and the players.

Haitian Fans Showing Love:

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Spain vs Haiti (Haiti scores first goal & supporters go crazy )

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Historically, in Caribbean football, the Haiti national football team have a good standing. They are one of the few smaller island nations to actually make it to a World cup finals competition. In 1974 Haiti made it to the World cup held in West-Germany after coming through a tough qualification campaign. Their group proved to be tougher still as they were drawn alongside Italy, Argentina and Poland. Haiti as a country is known worldwide for the wrong reasons. It is a country that has been deeply affected in recent history by natural disasters. In 2004 the country was hit by a hurricane and in 2008 it was decimated by four tropical storms in the space of four weeks. Unfortunately worse was still to come as in 2010 the country was hit by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. It was the most severe earthquake to affect Haiti in 200 years. In football terms it was believed that thirty players, coaches, referee’s and medical staff with links to Haitian football lost their lives. Another twenty were feared buried in the ruins.

The Haiti national football team (Haitian Creole: Ekip foutbòl nasyonal Ayiti, French: Équipe d’Haïti de football) represents Haiti in association football and is controlled by the Fédération Haïtienne de Football, the governing body for football in Haiti. Haiti’s home ground is Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-au-Prince and their head coach is former Cuban International Israel Blake Cantero. They have made one appearance at the FIFA World Cup, in 1974, but were beaten convincingly in the opening qualifying stages by three of the pre-tournament favorites; Italy, Poland, and Argentina. Their most recent achievement was in 2007, when the national team won the 2007 Caribbean Nations Cup.

Here is a picture of Haiti National team in 1974. This is what many would call Haiti Dream Team, the 1974 World Cup team. Haiti’s coach was Antoine Tassy. He was also the team’s trainer as well as being the country’s Director of Sport.
Haiti National soccer team, 1974
Haiti National team in 1974

Haiti has one of the longest football traditions in the Caribbean and was an early participant in World Cup qualifying. Throughout the 60s, and 70s, Haiti’s footballing status in the region remained very strong, being considered the third strongest team in CONCACAF after Mexico and arguably Costa Rica. The strength of the national selection ultimately culminated in Haiti’s first ever World Cup appearance in 1974, in which they surprised the world in their opening goal against a con

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siderably stronger Italian team. The island nation has produced many talented star players over the years. The period from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s could be considered a golden

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age for Haitian football. With Antoine Tessy as coach for much of this period, Haiti would emerge as one of the strongest teams in the CONCACAF zone, being pooled with other regionally strong football nations such as Mexico and Costa Rica. By 1965, players like Henri Francillon, Philippe Vorbe, Renold Jean Francois and Guy St-Vil were already playing in the team and would be stalwarts of the side in the coming years.

The team developed sufficiently to reach the final round of qualifying for 1970, where they faced El Salvador. After losing the first leg at home, Haiti pulled off a 3–0 win away but the rules of the day dictated a play-off on neutral ground which El Salvador won to secure a place in the 1970 FIFA World Cup. In the 1974 qualifiers, Haiti once again reached the final round in a qualifying tournament completely played at home. This time, with all odds on their favor, they would top the group and qualify for the 1974 World Cup. In West Germany, they would be drawn in an extremely tough group with Italy, Argentina and Poland. However, they surprised the football world in their debut game when star forward Emmanuel Sanon scored to give Haiti a lead over Italy, at the same time ending Dino Zoff‘s still standing record run of 1142 minutes without conceding a goal in international matches. They eventually lost 1–3, and would lose to Poland (0–7) and Argentina (1–4).

Haiti would reach the final rounds of 1978 and 1982 qualifiers, but failed to make the cut. The years since have seen Haiti’s footballing status decline markedly. In recent years, the political situation in the country has led to numerous defections from members of the soccer team. The team has rebuilt somewhat through the Haitian diaspora in Miami, Florida, and some Haitian home games have been played in Miami in recent years. Haiti as of recently has been rising once again as a footballing power in CONCACAF.

In the 2010 Haiti earthquake at least 30 people with ties to Haitian football perished, including players, coaches, referees and administrative and medical representatives. Twenty others with ties to Haitian football were feared to be buried in the ruins.[1][2][3]

In November 2011 Haiti was knocked out of qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup by Antigua and Barbuda under the leadership of Brazilian coach Edson Tavares. In 2012 Tavares was replaced by Cuban coach Israel Blake Cantero who lead the national team through the 2012 Caribbean Championship. The Haitian team finished 3rd in the Caribbean Championships warranting a spot in the 2013 CONCACAF Gold Cup. The following year Haiti would have a bad string of defeats against Chile, Bolivia, Oman and the Dominican Republic. In June 2013 Haiti bounced back from these shortcomings with a close 2-1 loss to reigning world champions Spain and an astonishing 2-2 draw with footballing powerhouse Italy, with goals scored by Donald Guerrier, Olrish Saurel and Jean-Philippe Peguero respectively. – SOurce

Haiti Soccer Team
Haiti National Football Team 2013
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Video & Photo Highlights From The Recent Games:

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Current Players For 2013:

0#0 Pos. Player D.O.B Caps Goals Club
GK Frandy Montrevil January 14, 1982 5 0 Haiti Valencia de Leogane
GK Julien Jospy June 3, 1983 1 0 Haiti AS Cavaly
DF Judelin Aveska October 21, 1987 30 1 Argentina Independiente Rivadavia
DF Reginal Goreux December 31, 1987 5 2 Russia Krylia Sovetov Samara
DF Jean Garry Rubin December 19, 1989 15 0 Haiti América des Cayes
DF Jean-Jacques Pierre January 23, 1981 56 5 France Caen
DF Bitielo Jean Jacques December 28, 1990 0 0 United States VSI Tampa Bay FC
DF Donald Guerrier March 31, 1989 11 1 Haiti América des Cayes
DF Kevin Lafrance January 13, 1990 8 2 Czech Republic Baník Most
DF Mechack Jerome April 21, 1990 22 0 United States Sporting Kansas City
DF Olrish Saurel September 13, 1985 18 2 Antigua and Barbuda Antigua Barracuda FC
MF Jean Sony Alcenat January 23, 1986 43 5 Romania Petrolul Ploiești
MF Constant Monuma April 1, 1982 22 4 Haiti Racing Haïtien
MF Jeff Louis August 8, 1992 6 0 France Nancy
MF Jean-Eudes Maurice June 21, 1986 10 8 France Le Mans
MF Peterson Joseph April 24, 1990 13 0 United States Sporting Kansas City
MF Yves Desmarets July 17, 1979 1 0 Portugal C.F. Os Belenenses
MF Herold Charles Junior July 23, 1990 2 0 Haiti Tempête
MF Jean Alexandre August 24, 1986 23 2 United States Orlando City
FW Kervens Belfort May 16, 1992 10 5 France Le Mans
FW Peguero Jean Philippe September 29, 1981 26 21 Haiti Don Bosco
FW Leonel Saint-Preux May 12, 1985 36 6 Malaysia FELDA United

Current Staff:

  • Men’s Coach:Cuba Israel Blake Cantero
  • Men’s Asst. Coach:Haiti Pierre Roland Saint-Jean
  • Fitness:Cuba Gregorio B. Modesto Gomez
  • Fitness:Haiti Ernst Jean-Baptiste
  • Medic:Haiti Jean-Mary Fritz Henry

2013 Schedule:

Date Location Opponent Result Competition
January 19, 2013 Concepción, Chile  Chile 0-3 Friendly
February 6, 2013 Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia  Bolivia 1-2 Friendly
March 20, 2013 Muscat, Oman  Oman 0-3 Friendly
March 24, 2013 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic  Dominican Republic 1-3 Friendly
June 8, 2013 Miami, United States  Spain 1-2 Friendly
June 11, 2013 Rio De Janeiro, Brazil  Italy 2-2 Friendly
July 8, 2013 Harrison, United States  Honduras Gold Cup
July 12, 2013 Miami Gardens, United States  Trinidad and Tobago Gold Cup
July 15, 2013 Houston, United States  El Salvador Gold Cup1

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Saurel Broyen Olrish.

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All Players:

Name D. o. B. Position Current club M S G M S G
Montrévil, Frandy 1982-01-14 Goalkeeper Haiti Valencia Léogâne 3 0 0 0 0 0
Jean-Zéphirin, Dominique 1982-06-03 Goalkeeper England Staines Town 1 0 0 0 0 0
Romondt, Guerry 1985-08-10 Goalkeeper Haiti Tempête Saint-Marc 1 0 0 0 0 0
Guerrier, Wilde-Donald 1989-03-31 Defender Haiti América des Cayes 3 1 1 0 0 0
Rubin, Jean Garry 1989-12-19 Defender Haiti América des Cayes 3 0 0 0 0 0
Lafrance, Kévin 1990-01-13 Defender Czech Republic Baník Most 2 1 0 0 0 0
Saurel, Olrish 1985-09-13 Defender Haiti Don Bosco Pétion-Ville 2 0 0 0 0 0
Pierre, Jean-Jacques 1981-01-23 Centre Back France Stade Malherbe Caen 1 0 0 0 0 0
Aveska, Judelin 1987-10-21 Defender Argentina Independiente Rivadavia 1 0 0 0 0 0
Bertin, Frantz 1983-05-30 Defender Greece PAE Véroia 1 0 0 0 0 0
Canès, Jean-Charles 1987-03-06 Defender Puerto Rico Bayamón FC 1 0 0 0 0 0
Duverger, Mackenzie 1976-06-01 Defender Haiti Valencia Léogâne 1 0 0 0 0 0
Maurice, Jean-Dany 1993-11-27 Defender Haiti Valencia Léogâne 1 0 0 0 0 0
Raymond, Ednerson 1985-05-14 Defender Haiti Baltimore Saint-Marc 1 0 0 0 0 0
Joseph, Géraldy 1990-05-29 Defender Haiti Valencia Léogâne 0 2 0 0 0 0
Jean, Jean-Robert Defender Haiti Valencia Léogâne 0 1 0 0 0 0
Jérôme, Mechack 1990-04-21 Defender USA Sporting Kansas City 0 1 0 0 0 0
Sonthonax, Foreste 1988-01-21 Defender Haiti Cavaly Léogâne 0 1 0 0 0 0
Monuma, Constant 1982-04-01 Midfielder Haiti Racing Club Haïtien 4 0 0 0 0 0
Fucien, Brunel 1984-08-26 Midfielder Martinique L’Aiglon du Lamentin 3 0 0 0 0 0
Louis, Jeff 1992-08-08 Midfielder France AS Nancy Lorraine 3 0 0 0 0 0
Sirin, Vaniel 1989-10-26 Midfielder Haiti Tempête Saint-Marc 2 1 0 0 0 0
Hérold, Charles 1990-07-23 Midfielder Haiti Tempête Saint-Marc 2 0 1 0 0 0
Hilaire, Max 1985-12-06 Defensive Midfielder France Pau FC 2 0 0 0 0 0
Saint-Louis, Wiselet 1992-09-10 Midfielder Haiti Don Bosco Pétion-Ville 1 1 0 0 0 0
Desmarets, Yves 1979-07-19 Left Midfielder Portugal CF Os Belenenses 1 0 0 0 0 0
Alcenat, Jean-Sony 1986-01-23 Midfielder Romania Petrolul Ploieşti 1 0 0 0 0 0
Alexandre, Jean-Marc 1986-08-24 Midfielder USA Orlando City 1 0 0 0 0 0
Augusmat, Wilberne 1994-12-08 Midfielder Haiti Violette Port-au-Prince 1 0 0 0 0 0
Goreux, Réginal 1987-12-31 Midfielder Belgium Standard Liège 1 0 0 0 0 0
Horat, Luckner 1994-09-27 Midfielder Haiti Aigle Noir Port-au-Prince 1 0 0 0 0 0
Joseph, Peterson 1990-04-24 Midfielder USA Sporting Kansas City 1 0 0 0 0 0
Pierre-Louis, Kennel 1989-01-31 Attacking Midfielder France SA Thiers 0 1 0 0 0 0
Beaugé, Nicodème 1990-10-09 Midfielder Haiti Victory Port-au-Prince 0 1 0 0 0 0
Désir, Spencer 1993-12-20 Midfielder Haiti Cavaly Léogâne 0 1 0 0 0 0
Belfort, Kervens 1992-05-16 Secondary striker France Le Mans FC 3 0 1 0 0 0
Louis, Fritznel 1989-12-20 Striker Haiti Racing Club Haïtien 2 1 0 0 0 0
Milien, Pascal 1986-03-05 Striker Ireland Sligo Rovers 2 0 0 0 0 0
Maurice, Jean-Eudes 1986-06-21 Left Winger France Le Mans FC 1 1 0 0 0 0
Alexandre, Junior 1989-03-25 Striker Haiti Baltimore Saint-Marc 1 0 0 0 0 0
Peguero, Jean-Philippe 1981-09-29 Striker Haiti Don Bosco Pétion-Ville 0 2 0 0 0 0
Edmond, Pierre-Richard 1989-09-14 Striker France AS Porto-Vecchio 0 1 0 0 0 0
Pierre, Bony 1991-04-24 Striker Haiti Victory Port-au-Prince 0 1 0 0 0 0
Saint-Preux, Leonel 1985-05-12 Striker Malaysia Felda United 0 1 0 0 0 0

CONCACAF Championship record:

Year Round GP W D L GS GA
El Salvador 1963 Did not qualify
Guatemala 1965 Sixth Place 5 0 1 4 3 13
Honduras 1967 Fifth Place 5 1 0 4 5 9
Costa Rica 1969 Disqualified
Trinidad and Tobago 1971 Second Place 5 2 3 0 9 1
Haiti 1973 Champions 5 4 0 1 8 3
Mexico 1977 Second Place 5 3 1 1 6 6
Honduras 1981 Sixth Place 5 0 2 3 2 9
1985 Round 1 4 0 0 4 0 9
1989 Did not enter
Total 1 Title 34 10 7 17 33 50
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“The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”⁠
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Frimpong’s father, Thomas Frimpong, has said his son had been bullied at DreamYard Preparatory School and that school officials had recently suspended two students in connection with incidents involving him.⁠
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Frimpong’s mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, remains in Ghana (Kumasi). Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he had spoken with her and assigned officials to help with the visa process. He added that the Ghanaian government would cover her full travel costs and contribute toward a dignified funeral while continuing efforts to secure justice. Community members and elected officials have held vigils in the Bronx as the investigation continues.⁠
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  • At Aya Nakamura’s sold-out concerts in Montreal’s on October 24–25, the French-Malian star performed an acoustic version of her song “J’ai mal.” As the guitar began, a familiar melody cut through the room. Many Haitian fans in the audience recognized it immediately. The opening notes closely matched “Se pa pou dat,” the long-running konpa classic by Haitian singer @AlanCave.
Nakamura continued with her lyrics without mentioning Cavé or the song. Within hours, videos of the moment circulated online. Some listeners saw the resemblance as an uncredited use of a major Haitian track. Others viewed it as a possible influence or a simple arrangement choice. The clips turned into a wider conversation about recognition, cultural borrowing, and how Haitian music sometimes appears on larger international stages without credit.
“Se pa pou dat” is one of the defining love songs of modern Haitian music. The track has remained a staple for more than two decades. Its slow, emotional melody is instantly recognizable to many in the Haitian diaspora, even to those who do not speak Kreyol. Aya Nakamura, is the most-streamed French-speaking female artist in the world. Her sound blends Afrobeat, R&B, & urban pop, and “J’ai mal” is an earlier, more vulnerable song that has stayed in her repertoire. 
Days later, on October 30, Alan Cavé responded on Instagram. He had attended Nakamura’s shows and also joined a master class with her musicians. During that session, he learned that her drummer and musical director are Haitian, a discovery he described with pride. He later met Nakamura and thanked her and her team for their warm welcome.
Addressing the musical moment, he wrote:
“Hearing a few notes of ‘Se pa pou dat’ blend into your ‘J’ai mal’ in the middle of your show…it touched me, but I didn’t feel any pain. Next time, we could sing it together.” He added that it was beautiful to see a song he created years ago continue its journey into another generation’s music.
Rather than focusing on the debate, Cavé treated the moment as a sign that the song is still traveling and framed the unexpected connection as an open door.
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The intimate venue, which opened just weeks earlier, is designed to bring artists and audiences closer together, featuring advanced Spatial Audio technology.One of the night’s standout moments came during his performance of “4 Kampé II,” his collaboration with Haitian artist Joé Dwèt Filé. A large Haitian flag was displayed behind Burna Boy as he performed the track, with dancers and his full band bringing the song to life. The visual tribute and performance offered a moment of recognition for Haitian fans, who have embraced the collaboration.⁠
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The London performance came just four days after Burna Boy brought “4 Kampé II” to the international stage at the NFL Paris Game halftime show on October 25 at Stade de France. On that occasion, he invited Joé Dwèt Filé to join him, giving the two artists an opportunity to perform their collaboration together.⁠
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The flights will operate from Miami International Airport to Cap-Haïtien’s Hugo Chávez International Airport on Boeing 737 aircraft. The service marks the return of a major U.S. airline to Haiti after nearly two years of limited options for travelers.⁠
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Cap-Haïtien becomes American Airlines’ 100th destination across Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The resumption comes as U.S. commercial flights to Port-au-Prince remain restricted under the Federal Aviation Administration’s ban, which has been in place since late 2024 following security incidents involving gunfire on aircraft in the capital. Cap-Haïtien and other northern airports have remained open to U.S. carriers.⁠
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American Airlines previously served Cap-Haïtien starting in 2014 after the airport’s runway was rehabilitated. The November 1 restart places the northern city back on the airline’s network during the winter travel season.⁠
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According to @NYTimes, on August 18, ICE agents arrested Frandrich Pierre, a Haitian asylum seeker who held a valid work permit, outside the Tyson Foods plant. Pierre had worked there for two years sorting chicken parts for $21 an hour. He was later released and has an upcoming asylum hearing. The arrest, captured on video by coworkers, prompted many Haitian workers to stop reporting to work out of fear.⁠
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The revocation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has led ICE to arrest people who had been living and working in the U.S. legally. The Delmarva Peninsula, spanning parts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, is a major poultry processing hub for large producers including Tyson, Perdue, and Mountaire. These companies have long relied on Haitian labor and, in some cases, offered to sponsor work visas and permanent residency. Now, many workers are staying home or going into hiding, leaving plants short-staffed.⁠
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While ICE has not conducted raids inside the poultry plants themselves, workers told The New York Times that companies are scrambling to hire and train replacements. None of the three major producers, Perdue, Mountaire, or Tyson, commented on the impact. Tyson has issued letters for employees to carry that ask law enforcement to “allow our team member to come to work” and state that their work is “crucial to Tyson’s continuing operations.” ⁠
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Last week, a coalition of food industry groups warned President Trump that the immigration crackdown is affecting the nation’s food supply. At a protest in Salisbury, Maryland, residents said companies are not doing enough to protect longtime immigrant employees, some of whom have worked at the plants for decades. As ICE continues deportations to Haiti, workers are being returned to a country in crisis.⁠
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  • Javits Frimpong, a quiet 15-year-old who left Ghana for a brighter future in New York just one year ago, was fatally shot Thursday morning steps from his Bronx home as he walked to school. His father says he knows who is responsible and points to recent bullying that led to suspensions.
On Thursday, October 29, around 9:24–9:30 a.m., Javits Frimpong was ambushed in the Claremont section of the Bronx, just one block from the apartment he shared with his father. The tenth-grader at DreamYard Preparatory School was struck once in the abdomen. 
Surveillance video captured him running for his life as at least one person in black pursued him; he managed to run about a block before collapsing. Officers from the NYPD’s 42nd Precinct, responding to a 911 call, did not wait for an ambulance. They placed the injured teen in a patrol car and rushed him to St. Barnabas Hospital. He was initially listed in stable condition after surgery but died a short time later.
Police say Frimpong was the intended target. They are searching for three teenage males, described as wearing black clothing or sweatsuits and blue surgical masks, who fled the scene toward Crotona Park or Fulton Avenue. No arrests have been made, and investigators have not publicly confirmed a motive. 
Thomas Frimpong, 60, a yellow cab driver who has lived in New York since around 2000, brought his son from Ghana approximately one year earlier so the boy could pursue better opportunities. Javits’s mother remains in Ghana. The day before the shooting marked roughly the one-year anniversary of Javits’s arrival. 
Frimpong believes the killing is connected to bullying at school. He says the principal contacted him about three days earlier to report that two students had been bullying Javits and were suspended for a week. School officials told him Javits was innocent and had only been defending himself.
This loss has shaken not only the Ghanaian community but immigrant families of every background who understand the sacrifices made to give children a better life in America. Our community extends its deepest condolences and solidarity.  Rest in perfect peace, Javits. 
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  • Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Thursday posted a video of his country’s military deployment to Haiti alongside a direct message written in Kreyol, stating that El Salvador has nearly finished sending more than 2,000 soldiers and equipment to the country.
In the video, which shows Salvadoran soldiers in full combat gear marching across an airport tarmac toward waiting aircraft, armored vehicles being loaded, helicopters secured onto cargo platforms, and large equipment being lifted by cranes, Bukele presented visual evidence of the mobilization he described in the accompanying text.
“This is not an operation against the Haitian people, nor an invasion of the country of Haiti,” Bukele wrote. “We are not a great power. We have no interest in coming to dominate the Haitian people, nor in laying hands on Haiti’s wealth.”
It comes days after four Salvadoran Air Force aviation technicians assigned to the GSF went missing following an ambush on their armored vehicle in the Croix-des-Bouquets area near Port-au-Prince on October 18. The men had been operating in non-combat roles focused on medical evacuations. No group has claimed responsibility.
Bukele said the primary goal is to bring the four technicians home, while also giving “a lesson” to the gangs “that make the Haitian people suffer, that kill people the population loves, that prevent them from living a normal, free life, without fear.”
He stated that El Salvador, a “modest country that is developing”  is covering roughly 90 percent of the operation’s costs with its own funds, receiving only limited logistical help from other countries. Drawing a parallel to El Salvador’s own past experience with gang violence, he wrote that his country endured more than 200 years of violence and instability before achieving peace. He stressed that El Salvador’s troops did not come “to make money” but “to fight against the wicked,” adding that justice and peace have no price.
The deployment has been coordinated with Haitian interim Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, who spoke with Bukele by phone and reaffirmed cooperation on security and the search for the missing technicians.
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  • GIVEAWAY: We're an official community partner of BAYO's 10 Year Anniversary in Little Haiti, and we're giving away tickets!⁠
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Haitians Honor Their Ancestors Through Fèt Gede, a Two-Day Celebration of Life, Death, and Tradition
Every year on November 1 and 2, Haitians in Haiti and across the diaspora observe Fèt Gede, one of the most meaningful celebrations in Haitian Vodou. It is a time to honor loved ones who have passed away, remember our ancestors, and celebrate the connection between the living and the dead.
During Fèt Gede, Vodou practitioners gather at cemeteries to pray, light candles, make offerings, and pay their respects. Some wear black, purple, and white, while others celebrate through music, dancing, and traditional ceremonies.
At the heart of the celebration are the Gede spirits, who are associated with death, ancestors, and the cycle of life. Baron Samedi and Manman Brigitte are among the best-known spirits connected to these traditions.
While Fèt Gede takes place around the same time as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, it has its own deep roots in Haitian history, spirituality, and culture.
For many Haitians, Fèt Gede is more than a day of remembrance. It is a celebration of those who came before us and the traditions that continue to connect generations.
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Haitians Honor Their Ancestors Through Fèt Gede, a Two-Day Celebration of Life, Death, and Tradition Every year on November 1 and 2, Haitians in Haiti and across the diaspora observe Fèt Gede, one of the most meaningful celebrations in Haitian Vodou. It is a time to honor loved ones who have passed away, remember our ancestors, and celebrate the connection between the living and the dead. During Fèt Gede, Vodou practitioners gather at cemeteries to pray, light candles, make offerings, and pay their respects. Some wear black, purple, and white, while others celebrate through music, dancing, and traditional ceremonies. At the heart of the celebration are the Gede spirits, who are associated with death, ancestors, and the cycle of life. Baron Samedi and Manman Brigitte are among the best-known spirits connected to these traditions. While Fèt Gede takes place around the same time as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, it has its own deep roots in Haitian history, spirituality, and culture. For many Haitians, Fèt Gede is more than a day of remembrance. It is a celebration of those who came before us and the traditions that continue to connect generations. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after a phone call between the two.⁠
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“The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”⁠
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Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant who had moved to the Bronx about a year earlier to live with his father, was fatally shot Thursday morning, October 29, while walking to school. Police said he was shot once in the abdomen near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx, shortly before 9:30 a.m. Officers transported him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. Investigators are seeking three teenage males last seen in dark clothing and masks. The motive remains under investigation.⁠
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Frimpong’s father, Thomas Frimpong, has said his son had been bullied at DreamYard Preparatory School and that school officials had recently suspended two students in connection with incidents involving him.⁠
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Frimpong’s mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, remains in Ghana (Kumasi). Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he had spoken with her and assigned officials to help with the visa process. He added that the Ghanaian government would cover her full travel costs and contribute toward a dignified funeral while continuing efforts to secure justice. Community members and elected officials have held vigils in the Bronx as the investigation continues.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after a phone call between the two.⁠
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“The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”⁠
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Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant who had moved to the Bronx about a year earlier to live with his father, was fatally shot Thursday morning, October 29, while walking to school. Police said he was shot once in the abdomen near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx, shortly before 9:30 a.m. Officers transported him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. Investigators are seeking three teenage males last seen in dark clothing and masks. The motive remains under investigation.⁠
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Frimpong’s father, Thomas Frimpong, has said his son had been bullied at DreamYard Preparatory School and that school officials had recently suspended two students in connection with incidents involving him.⁠
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Frimpong’s mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, remains in Ghana (Kumasi). Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he had spoken with her and assigned officials to help with the visa process. He added that the Ghanaian government would cover her full travel costs and contribute toward a dignified funeral while continuing efforts to secure justice. Community members and elected officials have held vigils in the Bronx as the investigation continues.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after a phone call between the two.⁠
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“The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”⁠
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Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant who had moved to the Bronx about a year earlier to live with his father, was fatally shot Thursday morning, October 29, while walking to school. Police said he was shot once in the abdomen near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx, shortly before 9:30 a.m. Officers transported him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. Investigators are seeking three teenage males last seen in dark clothing and masks. The motive remains under investigation.⁠
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Frimpong’s father, Thomas Frimpong, has said his son had been bullied at DreamYard Preparatory School and that school officials had recently suspended two students in connection with incidents involving him.⁠
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Frimpong’s mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, remains in Ghana (Kumasi). Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he had spoken with her and assigned officials to help with the visa process. He added that the Ghanaian government would cover her full travel costs and contribute toward a dignified funeral while continuing efforts to secure justice. Community members and elected officials have held vigils in the Bronx as the investigation continues.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after a phone call between the two.⁠
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“The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”⁠
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Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant who had moved to the Bronx about a year earlier to live with his father, was fatally shot Thursday morning, October 29, while walking to school. Police said he was shot once in the abdomen near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx, shortly before 9:30 a.m. Officers transported him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. Investigators are seeking three teenage males last seen in dark clothing and masks. The motive remains under investigation.⁠
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Frimpong’s father, Thomas Frimpong, has said his son had been bullied at DreamYard Preparatory School and that school officials had recently suspended two students in connection with incidents involving him.⁠
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Frimpong’s mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, remains in Ghana (Kumasi). Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he had spoken with her and assigned officials to help with the visa process. He added that the Ghanaian government would cover her full travel costs and contribute toward a dignified funeral while continuing efforts to secure justice. Community members and elected officials have held vigils in the Bronx as the investigation continues.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Saturday that President Donald Trump has agreed to grant an immediate visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong after a phone call between the two.⁠ ⁠ “The murder of a child is a pain no parent should have to endure, let alone from thousands of miles away,” Mamdani posted on X. “Javits Frimpong’s mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately. All of New York City is mourning this tragedy.”⁠ ⁠ Frimpong, a Ghanaian immigrant who had moved to the Bronx about a year earlier to live with his father, was fatally shot Thursday morning, October 29, while walking to school. Police said he was shot once in the abdomen near East 171st Street and Crotona Place in the Claremont section of the Bronx, shortly before 9:30 a.m. Officers transported him to St. Barnabas Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No arrests have been made. Investigators are seeking three teenage males last seen in dark clothing and masks. The motive remains under investigation.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s father, Thomas Frimpong, has said his son had been bullied at DreamYard Preparatory School and that school officials had recently suspended two students in connection with incidents involving him.⁠ ⁠ Frimpong’s mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, remains in Ghana (Kumasi). Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said he had spoken with her and assigned officials to help with the visa process. He added that the Ghanaian government would cover her full travel costs and contribute toward a dignified funeral while continuing efforts to secure justice. Community members and elected officials have held vigils in the Bronx as the investigation continues.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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At Aya Nakamura’s sold-out concerts in Montreal’s on October 24–25, the French-Malian star performed an acoustic version of her song “J’ai mal.” As the guitar began, a familiar melody cut through the room. Many Haitian fans in the audience recognized it immediately. The opening notes closely matched “Se pa pou dat,” the long-running konpa classic by Haitian singer @AlanCave.
Nakamura continued with her lyrics without mentioning Cavé or the song. Within hours, videos of the moment circulated online. Some listeners saw the resemblance as an uncredited use of a major Haitian track. Others viewed it as a possible influence or a simple arrangement choice. The clips turned into a wider conversation about recognition, cultural borrowing, and how Haitian music sometimes appears on larger international stages without credit.
“Se pa pou dat” is one of the defining love songs of modern Haitian music. The track has remained a staple for more than two decades. Its slow, emotional melody is instantly recognizable to many in the Haitian diaspora, even to those who do not speak Kreyol. Aya Nakamura, is the most-streamed French-speaking female artist in the world. Her sound blends Afrobeat, R&B, & urban pop, and “J’ai mal” is an earlier, more vulnerable song that has stayed in her repertoire. 
Days later, on October 30, Alan Cavé responded on Instagram. He had attended Nakamura’s shows and also joined a master class with her musicians. During that session, he learned that her drummer and musical director are Haitian, a discovery he described with pride. He later met Nakamura and thanked her and her team for their warm welcome.
Addressing the musical moment, he wrote:
“Hearing a few notes of ‘Se pa pou dat’ blend into your ‘J’ai mal’ in the middle of your show…it touched me, but I didn’t feel any pain. Next time, we could sing it together.” He added that it was beautiful to see a song he created years ago continue its journey into another generation’s music.
Rather than focusing on the debate, Cavé treated the moment as a sign that the song is still traveling and framed the unexpected connection as an open door.
🎥 @Naishaazorr Janellesimonee1/Tiktok
#lunionsuite
At Aya Nakamura’s sold-out concerts in Montreal’s on October 24–25, the French-Malian star performed an acoustic version of her song “J’ai mal.” As the guitar began, a familiar melody cut through the room. Many Haitian fans in the audience recognized it immediately. The opening notes closely matched “Se pa pou dat,” the long-running konpa classic by Haitian singer @AlanCave.
Nakamura continued with her lyrics without mentioning Cavé or the song. Within hours, videos of the moment circulated online. Some listeners saw the resemblance as an uncredited use of a major Haitian track. Others viewed it as a possible influence or a simple arrangement choice. The clips turned into a wider conversation about recognition, cultural borrowing, and how Haitian music sometimes appears on larger international stages without credit.
“Se pa pou dat” is one of the defining love songs of modern Haitian music. The track has remained a staple for more than two decades. Its slow, emotional melody is instantly recognizable to many in the Haitian diaspora, even to those who do not speak Kreyol. Aya Nakamura, is the most-streamed French-speaking female artist in the world. Her sound blends Afrobeat, R&B, & urban pop, and “J’ai mal” is an earlier, more vulnerable song that has stayed in her repertoire. 
Days later, on October 30, Alan Cavé responded on Instagram. He had attended Nakamura’s shows and also joined a master class with her musicians. During that session, he learned that her drummer and musical director are Haitian, a discovery he described with pride. He later met Nakamura and thanked her and her team for their warm welcome.
Addressing the musical moment, he wrote:
“Hearing a few notes of ‘Se pa pou dat’ blend into your ‘J’ai mal’ in the middle of your show…it touched me, but I didn’t feel any pain. Next time, we could sing it together.” He added that it was beautiful to see a song he created years ago continue its journey into another generation’s music.
Rather than focusing on the debate, Cavé treated the moment as a sign that the song is still traveling and framed the unexpected connection as an open door.
🎥 @Naishaazorr Janellesimonee1/Tiktok
#lunionsuite
At Aya Nakamura’s sold-out concerts in Montreal’s on October 24–25, the French-Malian star performed an acoustic version of her song “J’ai mal.” As the guitar began, a familiar melody cut through the room. Many Haitian fans in the audience recognized it immediately. The opening notes closely matched “Se pa pou dat,” the long-running konpa classic by Haitian singer @AlanCave. Nakamura continued with her lyrics without mentioning Cavé or the song. Within hours, videos of the moment circulated online. Some listeners saw the resemblance as an uncredited use of a major Haitian track. Others viewed it as a possible influence or a simple arrangement choice. The clips turned into a wider conversation about recognition, cultural borrowing, and how Haitian music sometimes appears on larger international stages without credit. “Se pa pou dat” is one of the defining love songs of modern Haitian music. The track has remained a staple for more than two decades. Its slow, emotional melody is instantly recognizable to many in the Haitian diaspora, even to those who do not speak Kreyol. Aya Nakamura, is the most-streamed French-speaking female artist in the world. Her sound blends Afrobeat, R&B, & urban pop, and “J’ai mal” is an earlier, more vulnerable song that has stayed in her repertoire. Days later, on October 30, Alan Cavé responded on Instagram. He had attended Nakamura’s shows and also joined a master class with her musicians. During that session, he learned that her drummer and musical director are Haitian, a discovery he described with pride. He later met Nakamura and thanked her and her team for their warm welcome. Addressing the musical moment, he wrote: “Hearing a few notes of ‘Se pa pou dat’ blend into your ‘J’ai mal’ in the middle of your show…it touched me, but I didn’t feel any pain. Next time, we could sing it together.” He added that it was beautiful to see a song he created years ago continue its journey into another generation’s music. Rather than focusing on the debate, Cavé treated the moment as a sign that the song is still traveling and framed the unexpected connection as an open door. 🎥 @Naishaazorr Janellesimonee1/Tiktok #lunionsuite
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Burna Boy made history on October 29 as the first African artist to perform at Apple Music Hall, Apple’s new 600-capacity live music venue inside London’s iconic Battersea Power Station.⁠ ⁠ The intimate venue, which opened just weeks earlier, is designed to bring artists and audiences closer together, featuring advanced Spatial Audio technology.One of the night’s standout moments came during his performance of “4 Kampé II,” his collaboration with Haitian artist Joé Dwèt Filé. A large Haitian flag was displayed behind Burna Boy as he performed the track, with dancers and his full band bringing the song to life. The visual tribute and performance offered a moment of recognition for Haitian fans, who have embraced the collaboration.⁠ ⁠ The London performance came just four days after Burna Boy brought “4 Kampé II” to the international stage at the NFL Paris Game halftime show on October 25 at Stade de France. On that occasion, he invited Joé Dwèt Filé to join him, giving the two artists an opportunity to perform their collaboration together.⁠ ⁠ With “4 Kampé II” continuing to feature in Burna Boy’s live performances across international stages, the collaboration has become a notable part of his setlist. Rooted in Haitian konpa, the song represents a musical connection between two artists and continues to introduce Haitian sounds to audiences around the world.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠
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The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠
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The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠
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Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠
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The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠
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The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠
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Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠
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The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠
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The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠
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Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠
⁠
The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠
⁠
The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠
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Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠
⁠
The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠
⁠
The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠
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Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠
⁠
The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠
⁠
The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠
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Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠
⁠
The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠
⁠
The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠
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Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠
⁠
The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠
⁠
The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠
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Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠
⁠
The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠
⁠
The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠
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Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠
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The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠
⁠
The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠
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Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠
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#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
Amazing!!!!!! 🎃🇭🇹 Two of our own turned Halloween into a stylish tribute to music and film, serving detailed looks inspired by Aaliyah and Teyana Taylor’s role in One Battle After Another. ⁠ ⁠ The first look channels Teyana Taylor as Perfidia Beverly Hills from One Battle After Another. @Maddymorebuckss standout detail is the prominent baby bump, mirroring the film’s striking image of Taylor’s character in action.⁠ ⁠ The second recreation by @Sidmich_ captures Aaliyah’s signature glam. Long, straight black hair frames dramatic smoky eye makeup. The midriff-baring top and bold silver belt complete a sleek early-2000s stage and photoshoot aesthetic, polished, confident, and instantly recognizable.⁠ ⁠ Together, the two Haitian beauties offer a sharp pairing of music history and contemporary film for Halloween.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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American Airlines will restart daily nonstop service between Miami and Cap-Haïtien on Sunday, November 1, 2026.⁠
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The flights will operate from Miami International Airport to Cap-Haïtien’s Hugo Chávez International Airport on Boeing 737 aircraft. The service marks the return of a major U.S. airline to Haiti after nearly two years of limited options for travelers.⁠
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Under the schedule, the Miami–Cap-Haïtien flight is set to depart around 10:15 a.m. and arrive around 12:15 p.m. local time. The return flight leaves Cap-Haïtien around 1:15 p.m. and lands in Miami around 3:15 p.m. The timing allows for onward connections through Miami for passengers traveling from other U.S. cities.⁠
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Cap-Haïtien becomes American Airlines’ 100th destination across Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The resumption comes as U.S. commercial flights to Port-au-Prince remain restricted under the Federal Aviation Administration’s ban, which has been in place since late 2024 following security incidents involving gunfire on aircraft in the capital. Cap-Haïtien and other northern airports have remained open to U.S. carriers.⁠
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For many in the Haitian diaspora in South Florida and beyond, the daily Miami–Cap-Haïtien route restores a direct, major-carrier option for family visits, business travel, and connections to northern Haiti. Cap-Haïtien serves as a key gateway for the northern region, and the new service adds capacity after years of reliance on smaller operators.⁠
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American Airlines previously served Cap-Haïtien starting in 2014 after the airport’s runway was rehabilitated. The November 1 restart places the northern city back on the airline’s network during the winter travel season.⁠
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American Airlines will restart daily nonstop service between Miami and Cap-Haïtien on Sunday, November 1, 2026.⁠ ⁠ The flights will operate from Miami International Airport to Cap-Haïtien’s Hugo Chávez International Airport on Boeing 737 aircraft. The service marks the return of a major U.S. airline to Haiti after nearly two years of limited options for travelers.⁠ ⁠ Under the schedule, the Miami–Cap-Haïtien flight is set to depart around 10:15 a.m. and arrive around 12:15 p.m. local time. The return flight leaves Cap-Haïtien around 1:15 p.m. and lands in Miami around 3:15 p.m. The timing allows for onward connections through Miami for passengers traveling from other U.S. cities.⁠ ⁠ Cap-Haïtien becomes American Airlines’ 100th destination across Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The resumption comes as U.S. commercial flights to Port-au-Prince remain restricted under the Federal Aviation Administration’s ban, which has been in place since late 2024 following security incidents involving gunfire on aircraft in the capital. Cap-Haïtien and other northern airports have remained open to U.S. carriers.⁠ ⁠ For many in the Haitian diaspora in South Florida and beyond, the daily Miami–Cap-Haïtien route restores a direct, major-carrier option for family visits, business travel, and connections to northern Haiti. Cap-Haïtien serves as a key gateway for the northern region, and the new service adds capacity after years of reliance on smaller operators.⁠ ⁠ American Airlines previously served Cap-Haïtien starting in 2014 after the airport’s runway was rehabilitated. The November 1 restart places the northern city back on the airline’s network during the winter travel season.⁠ ⁠
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On Wednesday, October 28, during her My Life, My Story residency at Dolby Live at Park MGM in Las Vegas, Mary J. Blige surprised the crowd by bringing @WyclefJean onstage for a performance of their 2000 hit collaboration “911.” Blige and Wyclef traded verses and chorus lines as the stage glowed in red and orange LED visuals with atmospheric smoke. The audience, phones raised, captured the energetic reunion of the two longtime collaborators.⁠ ⁠ “911,” from Wyclef’s 2000 album The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book, peaked in the Top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remains one of their best-known joint tracks, blending R&B, hip-hop, and Caribbean influences. Bringing it back live during Blige’s first-ever Las Vegas residency added a nostalgic, high-energy highlight to an already memorable night that also included her direct response to a heckler.⁠ ⁠ This viral clip captures both the unfiltered stage presence the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul is known for and the seamless chemistry between her and Wyclef on one of their signature songs.⁠ ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian
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An ICE arrest of a Haitian poultry plant worker in Temperanceville, Virginia, has spread fear among the immigrant workforce at a Tyson Foods facility and across the Delmarva Peninsula. Agricultural groups are now warning that the administration’s enforcement operations threaten the nation’s food production and grocery prices.⁠
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According to @NYTimes, on August 18, ICE agents arrested Frandrich Pierre, a Haitian asylum seeker who held a valid work permit, outside the Tyson Foods plant. Pierre had worked there for two years sorting chicken parts for $21 an hour. He was later released and has an upcoming asylum hearing. The arrest, captured on video by coworkers, prompted many Haitian workers to stop reporting to work out of fear.⁠
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The revocation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has led ICE to arrest people who had been living and working in the U.S. legally. The Delmarva Peninsula, spanning parts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, is a major poultry processing hub for large producers including Tyson, Perdue, and Mountaire. These companies have long relied on Haitian labor and, in some cases, offered to sponsor work visas and permanent residency. Now, many workers are staying home or going into hiding, leaving plants short-staffed.⁠
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While ICE has not conducted raids inside the poultry plants themselves, workers told The New York Times that companies are scrambling to hire and train replacements. None of the three major producers, Perdue, Mountaire, or Tyson, commented on the impact. Tyson has issued letters for employees to carry that ask law enforcement to “allow our team member to come to work” and state that their work is “crucial to Tyson’s continuing operations.” ⁠
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Last week, a coalition of food industry groups warned President Trump that the immigration crackdown is affecting the nation’s food supply. At a protest in Salisbury, Maryland, residents said companies are not doing enough to protect longtime immigrant employees, some of whom have worked at the plants for decades. As ICE continues deportations to Haiti, workers are being returned to a country in crisis.⁠
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Source: New York Times ⁠
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitia
An ICE arrest of a Haitian poultry plant worker in Temperanceville, Virginia, has spread fear among the immigrant workforce at a Tyson Foods facility and across the Delmarva Peninsula. Agricultural groups are now warning that the administration’s enforcement operations threaten the nation’s food production and grocery prices.⁠ ⁠ According to @NYTimes, on August 18, ICE agents arrested Frandrich Pierre, a Haitian asylum seeker who held a valid work permit, outside the Tyson Foods plant. Pierre had worked there for two years sorting chicken parts for $21 an hour. He was later released and has an upcoming asylum hearing. The arrest, captured on video by coworkers, prompted many Haitian workers to stop reporting to work out of fear.⁠ ⁠ The revocation of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has led ICE to arrest people who had been living and working in the U.S. legally. The Delmarva Peninsula, spanning parts of Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia, is a major poultry processing hub for large producers including Tyson, Perdue, and Mountaire. These companies have long relied on Haitian labor and, in some cases, offered to sponsor work visas and permanent residency. Now, many workers are staying home or going into hiding, leaving plants short-staffed.⁠ ⁠ While ICE has not conducted raids inside the poultry plants themselves, workers told The New York Times that companies are scrambling to hire and train replacements. None of the three major producers, Perdue, Mountaire, or Tyson, commented on the impact. Tyson has issued letters for employees to carry that ask law enforcement to “allow our team member to come to work” and state that their work is “crucial to Tyson’s continuing operations.” ⁠ ⁠ Last week, a coalition of food industry groups warned President Trump that the immigration crackdown is affecting the nation’s food supply. At a protest in Salisbury, Maryland, residents said companies are not doing enough to protect longtime immigrant employees, some of whom have worked at the plants for decades. As ICE continues deportations to Haiti, workers are being returned to a country in crisis.⁠ ⁠ Source: New York Times ⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitia
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Javits Frimpong, a quiet 15-year-old who left Ghana for a brighter future in New York just one year ago, was fatally shot Thursday morning steps from his Bronx home as he walked to school. His father says he knows who is responsible and points to recent bullying that led to suspensions.
On Thursday, October 29, around 9:24–9:30 a.m., Javits Frimpong was ambushed in the Claremont section of the Bronx, just one block from the apartment he shared with his father. The tenth-grader at DreamYard Preparatory School was struck once in the abdomen. 
Surveillance video captured him running for his life as at least one person in black pursued him; he managed to run about a block before collapsing. Officers from the NYPD’s 42nd Precinct, responding to a 911 call, did not wait for an ambulance. They placed the injured teen in a patrol car and rushed him to St. Barnabas Hospital. He was initially listed in stable condition after surgery but died a short time later.
Police say Frimpong was the intended target. They are searching for three teenage males, described as wearing black clothing or sweatsuits and blue surgical masks, who fled the scene toward Crotona Park or Fulton Avenue. No arrests have been made, and investigators have not publicly confirmed a motive. 
Thomas Frimpong, 60, a yellow cab driver who has lived in New York since around 2000, brought his son from Ghana approximately one year earlier so the boy could pursue better opportunities. Javits’s mother remains in Ghana. The day before the shooting marked roughly the one-year anniversary of Javits’s arrival. 
Frimpong believes the killing is connected to bullying at school. He says the principal contacted him about three days earlier to report that two students had been bullying Javits and were suspended for a week. School officials told him Javits was innocent and had only been defending himself.
This loss has shaken not only the Ghanaian community but immigrant families of every background who understand the sacrifices made to give children a better life in America. Our community extends its deepest condolences and solidarity.  Rest in perfect peace, Javits. 
🎥 Pix11 ABC7
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Javits Frimpong, a quiet 15-year-old who left Ghana for a brighter future in New York just one year ago, was fatally shot Thursday morning steps from his Bronx home as he walked to school. His father says he knows who is responsible and points to recent bullying that led to suspensions.
On Thursday, October 29, around 9:24–9:30 a.m., Javits Frimpong was ambushed in the Claremont section of the Bronx, just one block from the apartment he shared with his father. The tenth-grader at DreamYard Preparatory School was struck once in the abdomen. 
Surveillance video captured him running for his life as at least one person in black pursued him; he managed to run about a block before collapsing. Officers from the NYPD’s 42nd Precinct, responding to a 911 call, did not wait for an ambulance. They placed the injured teen in a patrol car and rushed him to St. Barnabas Hospital. He was initially listed in stable condition after surgery but died a short time later.
Police say Frimpong was the intended target. They are searching for three teenage males, described as wearing black clothing or sweatsuits and blue surgical masks, who fled the scene toward Crotona Park or Fulton Avenue. No arrests have been made, and investigators have not publicly confirmed a motive. 
Thomas Frimpong, 60, a yellow cab driver who has lived in New York since around 2000, brought his son from Ghana approximately one year earlier so the boy could pursue better opportunities. Javits’s mother remains in Ghana. The day before the shooting marked roughly the one-year anniversary of Javits’s arrival. 
Frimpong believes the killing is connected to bullying at school. He says the principal contacted him about three days earlier to report that two students had been bullying Javits and were suspended for a week. School officials told him Javits was innocent and had only been defending himself.
This loss has shaken not only the Ghanaian community but immigrant families of every background who understand the sacrifices made to give children a better life in America. Our community extends its deepest condolences and solidarity.  Rest in perfect peace, Javits. 
🎥 Pix11 ABC7
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Javits Frimpong, a quiet 15-year-old who left Ghana for a brighter future in New York just one year ago, was fatally shot Thursday morning steps from his Bronx home as he walked to school. His father says he knows who is responsible and points to recent bullying that led to suspensions.
On Thursday, October 29, around 9:24–9:30 a.m., Javits Frimpong was ambushed in the Claremont section of the Bronx, just one block from the apartment he shared with his father. The tenth-grader at DreamYard Preparatory School was struck once in the abdomen. 
Surveillance video captured him running for his life as at least one person in black pursued him; he managed to run about a block before collapsing. Officers from the NYPD’s 42nd Precinct, responding to a 911 call, did not wait for an ambulance. They placed the injured teen in a patrol car and rushed him to St. Barnabas Hospital. He was initially listed in stable condition after surgery but died a short time later.
Police say Frimpong was the intended target. They are searching for three teenage males, described as wearing black clothing or sweatsuits and blue surgical masks, who fled the scene toward Crotona Park or Fulton Avenue. No arrests have been made, and investigators have not publicly confirmed a motive. 
Thomas Frimpong, 60, a yellow cab driver who has lived in New York since around 2000, brought his son from Ghana approximately one year earlier so the boy could pursue better opportunities. Javits’s mother remains in Ghana. The day before the shooting marked roughly the one-year anniversary of Javits’s arrival. 
Frimpong believes the killing is connected to bullying at school. He says the principal contacted him about three days earlier to report that two students had been bullying Javits and were suspended for a week. School officials told him Javits was innocent and had only been defending himself.
This loss has shaken not only the Ghanaian community but immigrant families of every background who understand the sacrifices made to give children a better life in America. Our community extends its deepest condolences and solidarity.  Rest in perfect peace, Javits. 
🎥 Pix11 ABC7
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Javits Frimpong, a quiet 15-year-old who left Ghana for a brighter future in New York just one year ago, was fatally shot Thursday morning steps from his Bronx home as he walked to school. His father says he knows who is responsible and points to recent bullying that led to suspensions. On Thursday, October 29, around 9:24–9:30 a.m., Javits Frimpong was ambushed in the Claremont section of the Bronx, just one block from the apartment he shared with his father. The tenth-grader at DreamYard Preparatory School was struck once in the abdomen. Surveillance video captured him running for his life as at least one person in black pursued him; he managed to run about a block before collapsing. Officers from the NYPD’s 42nd Precinct, responding to a 911 call, did not wait for an ambulance. They placed the injured teen in a patrol car and rushed him to St. Barnabas Hospital. He was initially listed in stable condition after surgery but died a short time later. Police say Frimpong was the intended target. They are searching for three teenage males, described as wearing black clothing or sweatsuits and blue surgical masks, who fled the scene toward Crotona Park or Fulton Avenue. No arrests have been made, and investigators have not publicly confirmed a motive. Thomas Frimpong, 60, a yellow cab driver who has lived in New York since around 2000, brought his son from Ghana approximately one year earlier so the boy could pursue better opportunities. Javits’s mother remains in Ghana. The day before the shooting marked roughly the one-year anniversary of Javits’s arrival. Frimpong believes the killing is connected to bullying at school. He says the principal contacted him about three days earlier to report that two students had been bullying Javits and were suspended for a week. School officials told him Javits was innocent and had only been defending himself. This loss has shaken not only the Ghanaian community but immigrant families of every background who understand the sacrifices made to give children a better life in America. Our community extends its deepest condolences and solidarity. Rest in perfect peace, Javits. 🎥 Pix11 ABC7 #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Thursday posted a video of his country’s military deployment to Haiti alongside a direct message written in Kreyol, stating that El Salvador has nearly finished sending more than 2,000 soldiers and equipment to the country.
In the video, which shows Salvadoran soldiers in full combat gear marching across an airport tarmac toward waiting aircraft, armored vehicles being loaded, helicopters secured onto cargo platforms, and large equipment being lifted by cranes, Bukele presented visual evidence of the mobilization he described in the accompanying text.
“This is not an operation against the Haitian people, nor an invasion of the country of Haiti,” Bukele wrote. “We are not a great power. We have no interest in coming to dominate the Haitian people, nor in laying hands on Haiti’s wealth.”
It comes days after four Salvadoran Air Force aviation technicians assigned to the GSF went missing following an ambush on their armored vehicle in the Croix-des-Bouquets area near Port-au-Prince on October 18. The men had been operating in non-combat roles focused on medical evacuations. No group has claimed responsibility.
Bukele said the primary goal is to bring the four technicians home, while also giving “a lesson” to the gangs “that make the Haitian people suffer, that kill people the population loves, that prevent them from living a normal, free life, without fear.”
He stated that El Salvador, a “modest country that is developing”  is covering roughly 90 percent of the operation’s costs with its own funds, receiving only limited logistical help from other countries. Drawing a parallel to El Salvador’s own past experience with gang violence, he wrote that his country endured more than 200 years of violence and instability before achieving peace. He stressed that El Salvador’s troops did not come “to make money” but “to fight against the wicked,” adding that justice and peace have no price.
The deployment has been coordinated with Haitian interim Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, who spoke with Bukele by phone and reaffirmed cooperation on security and the search for the missing technicians.
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Thursday posted a video of his country’s military deployment to Haiti alongside a direct message written in Kreyol, stating that El Salvador has nearly finished sending more than 2,000 soldiers and equipment to the country. In the video, which shows Salvadoran soldiers in full combat gear marching across an airport tarmac toward waiting aircraft, armored vehicles being loaded, helicopters secured onto cargo platforms, and large equipment being lifted by cranes, Bukele presented visual evidence of the mobilization he described in the accompanying text. “This is not an operation against the Haitian people, nor an invasion of the country of Haiti,” Bukele wrote. “We are not a great power. We have no interest in coming to dominate the Haitian people, nor in laying hands on Haiti’s wealth.” It comes days after four Salvadoran Air Force aviation technicians assigned to the GSF went missing following an ambush on their armored vehicle in the Croix-des-Bouquets area near Port-au-Prince on October 18. The men had been operating in non-combat roles focused on medical evacuations. No group has claimed responsibility. Bukele said the primary goal is to bring the four technicians home, while also giving “a lesson” to the gangs “that make the Haitian people suffer, that kill people the population loves, that prevent them from living a normal, free life, without fear.” He stated that El Salvador, a “modest country that is developing” is covering roughly 90 percent of the operation’s costs with its own funds, receiving only limited logistical help from other countries. Drawing a parallel to El Salvador’s own past experience with gang violence, he wrote that his country endured more than 200 years of violence and instability before achieving peace. He stressed that El Salvador’s troops did not come “to make money” but “to fight against the wicked,” adding that justice and peace have no price. The deployment has been coordinated with Haitian interim Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, who spoke with Bukele by phone and reaffirmed cooperation on security and the search for the missing technicians. #lunionsuite #haitianamerican
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10/12
"🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 wouldn’t have it no other way"⁠
📸 ✍🏾 @Moegoin⁠
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian #caribbean
"🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 wouldn’t have it no other way"⁠
📸 ✍🏾 @Moegoin⁠
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian #caribbean
"🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 wouldn’t have it no other way"⁠
📸 ✍🏾 @Moegoin⁠
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian #caribbean
"🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 wouldn’t have it no other way"⁠
📸 ✍🏾 @Moegoin⁠
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian #caribbean
"🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 wouldn’t have it no other way"⁠
📸 ✍🏾 @Moegoin⁠
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian #caribbean
"🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 wouldn’t have it no other way"⁠
📸 ✍🏾 @Moegoin⁠
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian #caribbean
"🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 wouldn’t have it no other way"⁠
📸 ✍🏾 @Moegoin⁠
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian #caribbean
"🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 wouldn’t have it no other way"⁠
📸 ✍🏾 @Moegoin⁠
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian #caribbean
"🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 wouldn’t have it no other way"⁠
📸 ✍🏾 @Moegoin⁠
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian #caribbean
"🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 wouldn’t have it no other way"⁠
📸 ✍🏾 @Moegoin⁠
#lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian #caribbean
"🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 wouldn’t have it no other way"⁠ 📸 ✍🏾 @Moegoin⁠ #lunionsuite #haitianamerican #haitian #caribbean
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GIVEAWAY: We're an official community partner of BAYO's 10 Year Anniversary in Little Haiti, and we're giving away tickets!⁠
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🎟️ Every winner gets 2 tickets: ⁠
One for you and one for the person you want to go with.⁠
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To enter:⁠
1⃣ Follow @bayotour and @rockstargames⁠
2⃣ Repost this post⁠
3⃣ Tag the person you want to go with in the comments⁠
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Winners will be contacted by DM and announced on November 3rd.⁠
Tickets are digital and sent by email.⁠
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#LunionSuite #BAYO #BAYOMiami ⁠
#CommunityPartner #BAYO10
GIVEAWAY: We're an official community partner of BAYO's 10 Year Anniversary in Little Haiti, and we're giving away tickets!⁠
⁠
🎟️ Every winner gets 2 tickets: ⁠
One for you and one for the person you want to go with.⁠
⁠
To enter:⁠
1⃣ Follow @bayotour and @rockstargames⁠
2⃣ Repost this post⁠
3⃣ Tag the person you want to go with in the comments⁠
⁠
Winners will be contacted by DM and announced on November 3rd.⁠
Tickets are digital and sent by email.⁠
⁠
#LunionSuite #BAYO #BAYOMiami ⁠
#CommunityPartner #BAYO10
GIVEAWAY: We're an official community partner of BAYO's 10 Year Anniversary in Little Haiti, and we're giving away tickets!⁠
⁠
🎟️ Every winner gets 2 tickets: ⁠
One for you and one for the person you want to go with.⁠
⁠
To enter:⁠
1⃣ Follow @bayotour and @rockstargames⁠
2⃣ Repost this post⁠
3⃣ Tag the person you want to go with in the comments⁠
⁠
Winners will be contacted by DM and announced on November 3rd.⁠
Tickets are digital and sent by email.⁠
⁠
#LunionSuite #BAYO #BAYOMiami ⁠
#CommunityPartner #BAYO10
GIVEAWAY: We're an official community partner of BAYO's 10 Year Anniversary in Little Haiti, and we're giving away tickets!⁠ ⁠ 🎟️ Every winner gets 2 tickets: ⁠ One for you and one for the person you want to go with.⁠ ⁠ To enter:⁠ 1⃣ Follow @bayotour and @rockstargames⁠ 2⃣ Repost this post⁠ 3⃣ Tag the person you want to go with in the comments⁠ ⁠ Winners will be contacted by DM and announced on November 3rd.⁠ Tickets are digital and sent by email.⁠ ⁠ #LunionSuite #BAYO #BAYOMiami ⁠ #CommunityPartner #BAYO10
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