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5 stories from Haiti on One Turn, since October 6, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.

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GDP growth-2.7%2025, World Bank
Inflation28.6%2025, World Bank
Unemployment14.9%2025, World Bank
GDP per person$2,6942025, World Bank

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Thursday, October 22, 2026

Conflict · Port-au-Prince, Haiti

El Salvador launches military operation in Haiti to free kidnapped technicians

President Nayib Bukele said El Salvador launched a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran air force technicians serving with the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force, taken hostage after gangs attacked their armored vehicle on October 18. The US backed the effort, and Bukele warned of a far more powerful operation if the men are not freed.

Day 3 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 19, Oct 20 · The story so far

UPI, BBC News, NPR · See it on the globe

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Conflict · Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Four Salvadoran soldiers missing after gang attack in Haiti

Gangs opened fire on an armored vehicle in Haiti, leaving four soldiers from El Salvador unaccounted for. It is the first major attack since an international gang suppression force began operations in the country.

Day 2 of 3 · Earlier: Oct 19 · Later: Oct 22 · The story so far

CBC News, Sky News · See it on the globe

Monday, October 19, 2026

Conflict · Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Four Salvadoran soldiers missing after gang ambush in Haiti

Gangs in Port-au-Prince attacked an armoured vehicle of the international Gang Suppression Force with gunfire and explosives, leaving four Salvadoran air force members missing. It is the first major attack on the force, and the UN warned of escalating violence ahead of elections.

Day 1 of 3 · Later: Oct 20, Oct 22 · The story so far

Al Jazeera, CBC News, Reuters · See it on the globe

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Politics · Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Haiti postpones December elections

Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council delayed presidential and legislative elections set for December 13, citing technical, operational and security requirements.

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 6 · The story so far

AFP · See it on the globe

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Politics · Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Haiti postpones December elections

Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council postponed presidential and legislative elections set for December 13, citing technical, operational and security requirements.

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 7 · The story so far

AFP · See it on the globe

Figures: Haiti on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.

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