2026-02-27

April 1 GSF first contingent arrival is now a public Haitian government commitment, increasing accountability for non-delivery on both the government and contributing countries. The gourde's sustained stability through Q1 2026 is a positive macroeconomic signal that reduces one category of business continuity risk. The Viv Ansanm coalition's continued structural presence documented in the DW report must be weighed against the Carrefour-Aeroport territorial recovery as contradictory but simultaneous realities of the current security environment. HOPE/HELP Senate renewal remains pending, with the House having passed the bill 345 to 45 in January 2026. A Senate delay beyond April creates direct risk to Haiti's textile employment base. The agricultural MOU for the South Department corridor is operationally significant for EU and AFD program managers and provides a concrete stability investment signal in a period dominated by security headlines.