AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHaiti TPS Fallout in the U.S.: The U.S. Supreme Court ruling clearing DHS to end Haiti’s TPS is now hitting jobs and communities. Haitians received short extensions, with work authorization set to expire again on July 24, after earlier deadlines and a two-week reprieve. Local Impact: In places like Georgia and Ohio, Haitian groups are staging protests and warning employers to expect sudden workforce losses. Digital Payments Push: UNDP says it will scale blockchain-based digital payments via Stellar’s infrastructure after pilots, including in Haiti, where low-connectivity transfers reportedly improved sharply. Regional Economic Risk: ECLAC warns the Iran–U.S. conflict and higher oil prices could keep pressuring Caribbean and Latin American economies through 2026. Haiti’s Economy Beyond Crisis: Haitian artists and designers are leveraging World Cup attention to sell culture and create income, reframing Haiti’s global image through fashion, art, and storytelling. Environment & Costs: Haiti’s citizen groups renewed calls for strict enforcement of the polystyrene ban, linking smuggling and pollution to public health and flooding risks.
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