Gang Violence & Displacement: UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Port-au-Prince, warning Haiti is facing the worst humanitarian crisis in the Western Hemisphere, with about 6.4 million people needing aid, 1.5 million displaced, and hundreds killed and kidnapped amid intensifying gang control. Elections & Security: Guterres urged Haiti to hold credible, secure elections soon to restore confidence and constitutional order, stressing minimum security conditions. Humanitarian Funding: The U.S. pledged $800 million to the UN World Food Programme after sharp aid cuts, targeting food distribution and cash support in crisis areas including Haiti. Child Protection & Social Spending: Haiti marked National Children’s Day and launched a “Tripolar System” of rehabilitation centers for vulnerable children and adolescents, with UNICEF support and an initial 100 million gourdes disbursement. Public Investment Planning: Haiti’s planning ministry convened stakeholders to amend the 2025–2026 Public Investment Program, aligning projects with stability, elections, security, infrastructure, and economic recovery priorities. World Cup Economy Link: In Haiti’s IDP camps, FAES/DGPC installed solar-powered TVs and batteries so displaced families could watch matches, using the World Cup to support well-being and social cohesion.