AGP Executive Report

World Cup Buzz: BBC Scotland just unveiled a big, multi-platform plan for Scotland’s return to the FIFA World Cup 2026 after 28 years, promising live match coverage plus documentaries and comedy—starting with a warm-up vs Bolivia on June 6 in New Jersey. Tournament Map: FIFA confirmed the full 2026 host setup across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, with 104 matches in 16 venues and the final set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium. Haiti on the Pitch: Haiti’s World Cup run includes a Group-stage clash with Brazil on June 20 in Philadelphia, with ticket guides circulating as official sales phases wrap up. Local Spotlight: In Brooklyn, Haitian chef Eva Volmar’s restaurant got a major boost after a viral influencer review, driving a surge in Mother’s Day reservations. Ongoing Justice: A plane crash survivor rescued off Florida is now accused in a federal cocaine import conspiracy, according to newly unsealed court records.

World Cup Rush: FIFA confirmed all 2026 World Cup venues across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, with the opening match on June 11 in Mexico City and the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium—plus the tournament’s full 48-team match schedule is now set. Brazil-Haiti Build-Up: Brazil’s final squad is due Monday as coach Carlo Ancelotti prepares for their Group C opener against Haiti in Philadelphia on June 20. Local Culture Spotlight: In Little Haiti, Miami’s Haitian Flag Day brings Unity Fest—Chef Creole’s immersive music, food, art, and storytelling event running May 18. Brooklyn Food Buzz: A Haitian chef’s Prospect Lefferts Gardens restaurant saw reservations explode after a viral influencer visit, with a possible repeat ahead of Haitian Mother’s Day. Ongoing Justice/Crime: A plane crash survivor rescued off Florida is now accused in a cocaine import conspiracy tied to trafficking routes involving the Bahamas, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.

World Cup Countdown: Brazil’s final 26-man squad is due to be named Monday, May 18, with coach Carlo Ancelotti set to finalize plans for the June 20 clash with Haiti in Philadelphia. Global Aid & Philanthropy: The Rockefeller Foundation says it awarded $350M+ in 2025, reaching 731 million people amid a historic drop in global aid. Haitian Food in the Diaspora: A Haitian chef’s Brooklyn restaurant, La Cachette du Coin, saw Mother’s Day reservations explode after a viral influencer visit—she’s already bracing for another surge. Crime & Courts: A plane crash survivor rescued off Florida is now accused in an international cocaine import conspiracy tied to trafficking routes involving the Bahamas and Haiti. Culture in Motion: Boston’s Jean Appolon Expressions Dance Center is opening its doors for Haitian folkloric dance in Roxbury, while Miami’s Little Haiti prepares Unity Fest for Haitian Flag Day, May 18, with live music, DJs, and Haitian cuisine. Ongoing Sports Logistics: FIFA base camps and host-city match guides keep rolling out as teams lock in training sites ahead of the June 11 opener.

World Cup Buzz: Brazil’s 2026 roster planning is heating up as coach Carlo Ancelotti is set to name the final squad on May 18, with Haiti’s Group C clash against Brazil scheduled for June 20 at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field. Local Culture & Community: In Little Haiti, Miami’s Unity Fest—led by Chef Creole—launches Haitian Flag Day, May 18, with live music, DJs, spoken word, and Haitian-Caribbean food and art. Haitian Food Spotlight: A Haitian chef’s Brooklyn restaurant saw a surge in Mother’s Day bookings after a viral influencer review, turning “La Cachette du Coin” into a social-media hit. Justice & Crime Watch: A plane crash survivor rescued off Florida is now accused in a federal cocaine importation conspiracy tied to trafficking routes involving the Bahamas and the wider Caribbean. Ongoing Haiti-Linked Coverage: Haiti’s presence keeps showing up across the week’s stories—from diaspora culture events to broader regional crime and travel coverage—though Haiti-specific hard news was limited today.

Viral Boost for Haitian Cuisine in Brooklyn: After months of empty tables, Haitian chef Eva Volmar’s “La Cachette du Coin” in Prospect Lefferts Gardens suddenly filled up for Mother’s Day—thanks to a secret visit and viral review from food influencer “New York Turk,” sending her social views from about 100 a week to 8 million overnight. Haitian Culture in Boston: Jean Appolon Expressions Dance Center in Roxbury keeps its studio window open to invite neighbors in, spotlighting Haitian folkloric dance and a new local home for a decades-long mission. Haitian Flag Day Fest in Miami: Unity Fest launches May 18 in Little Haiti, led by Chef Creole, with live music, DJs, spoken word, and Haitian-Caribbean food. Ongoing Haiti-linked spotlight: A plane-crash survivor in Florida faces new federal cocaine trafficking accusations, with allegations tying routes through the Bahamas and the wider region. World Cup build-up: Haiti’s matches are set for June 20 vs Brazil in Philadelphia and June 13 vs Scotland in Foxborough, as base camps and fan plans roll out across North America.

Cocaine Case in Florida: A plane crash survivor rescued off Florida’s coast is now accused in a federal cocaine importation conspiracy tied to trafficking routes through the Bahamas, with prosecutors alleging at least 5 kilograms of cocaine. World Cup Build-Up: As June 11 nears, teams are locking in squads and training base camps across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada—while Haiti’s World Cup hopes start with Group C, where Brazil is the heavy favorite. Haitian Culture in the Diaspora: In Boston, Jean Appolon Expressions opened its doors to Haitian dance in Roxbury, and in Miami, Unity Fest for Haitian Flag Day (May 18) brings music, food, and storytelling to Little Haiti. Legal Fallout from 2021: A Florida jury convicted four men in the U.S.-linked conspiracy behind the assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse. Sports, Tickets, and Travel Buzz: Guides are already circulating for Haiti’s matches and other marquee games, as fans plan where to watch and how to get in.

Court Case: A plane crash survivor rescued off Florida is now accused in newly unsealed federal records of helping run an international cocaine import conspiracy tied to the Bahamas, with prosecutors alleging at least 5 kilograms of cocaine and a network sourcing drugs from Colombia and routing through the Caribbean toward the U.S. Haitian Culture in the Diaspora: In Boston, Jean Appolon Expressions Dance Center is opening its doors during rehearsals, bringing Haitian folkloric dance to Roxbury through a community-facing studio. Flag Day Festivities: Miami’s Little Haiti is gearing up for Haitian Flag Day with Unity Fest on May 18 at Chef Creole’s NW 54th Street spot—live compas, DJs, spoken word, Haitian-Caribbean food, and local performances. Ongoing Justice: In a separate but Haiti-linked case, a Florida jury convicted four men in the 2021 assassination conspiracy of President Jovenel Moïse. World Cup Buzz: Haiti’s World Cup run is getting attention too, with Brazil vs Haiti and Morocco vs Haiti matchups listed for Philadelphia and Atlanta.

Moïse Assassination Verdict: A Florida jury convicted four men of conspiracy tied to the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse, finding they planned and financed the plot from South Florida and could face life sentences. Haitian Flag Day Culture: In Miami’s Little Haiti, Chef Creole (Wilkinson Sejour) is launching Unity Fest on May 18, Haitian Flag Day, with live music, DJs, spoken word, Haitian cuisine, and local artisan showcases at NW 54th Street. Haitian Heritage Month in the U.S.: The month-long celebrations continue with community arts and culture events, including Pompano Beach’s Lakou La Croix exhibition exploring Haitian identity and memory. Diaspora Spotlight: Coverage also highlights how Haitian communities in the U.S. are navigating uncertainty around TPS as legal battles continue. World Cup Buzz: Haiti’s World Cup matches are being widely promoted, including Brazil vs Haiti in Philadelphia and Morocco vs Haiti in Atlanta.

Haitian Flag Day in Miami: Unity Fest is set to debut Monday, May 18, 2026 in Little Haiti, led by Chef Creole (Wilkinson Sejour), turning his NW 54th Street spot into a 4 p.m.–11 p.m. hub for Haitian and Caribbean music, art, spoken word, and Caribbean-inspired food—featuring T-Vice plus DJs DJ Griot and DJ PureFunk, with cultural storytelling and local artisan showcases. Moïse Assassination Case: In a major U.S. courtroom development, a Florida jury convicted four men of conspiracy tied to the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, with prosecutors saying South Florida was central to planning and financing the plot. Culture Beyond Haiti: Haitian Heritage Month events continue across the U.S., including art and community programming, while Haitian Flag Day remains the centerpiece. World Cup Buzz: Haiti’s World Cup matches are drawing attention, with fans looking ahead to games in Philadelphia and Atlanta.

Unity Fest in Little Haiti: Chef Creole (Wilkinson Sejour) is launching “Unity Fest” for Haitian Flag Day on May 18, 4 p.m.–11 p.m. at his NW 54th Street location, with Haitian compas band T-Vice, DJs DJ Griot and DJ PureFunk, spoken word and poetry, plus marching bands from Miami Edison and Northwestern and a Junkanoo procession. Moïse assassination case: A Florida jury convicted four men—Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages—of conspiracy tied to the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse, with South Florida described as a key planning and financing hub. U.S. Navy recognition: Adm. Steve Koehler, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, received the Naval War College’s 2025 Distinguished Graduate Leadership Award.

Haitian Justice in Florida: A Florida jury convicted four men of conspiracy in the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse, with prosecutors saying South Florida was key for planning and financing the plot to kill or kidnap him and replace him with someone the conspirators chose. World Cup Build-Up: Haiti’s World Cup matches are driving ticket-search headlines, including Brazil vs Haiti in Philadelphia (June 20, 2026) and Morocco vs Haiti in Atlanta (June 24, 2026), as major official ticket lotteries are reported to have concluded. Community & Culture: Haitian Heritage Month celebrations continue in South Florida, including an exhibition opening in Pompano Beach led by artist Louiveste La Croix. Sports Watch Parties: Philadelphia Union is launching “Soccer Celebration,” a free fan series at Union Yards with big-screen match viewing starting June 11. Local Life: Miami’s live-music scene gets a spotlight, with coverage pointing to a shortage of mid-sized and small venues for touring and emerging acts.

Moïse Assassination Trial: A Florida jury convicted four men of conspiracy in the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s former president Jovenel Moïse, finding Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages guilty in Miami federal court. Prosecutors said South Florida was a key planning and financing hub for the plot to kidnap or kill Moïse and install a replacement chosen by the conspirators, with possible life sentences facing the defendants. Haiti Security Context: The verdict lands as Haiti continues to grapple with escalating gang violence and instability following Moïse’s death. Diaspora & Culture: Haitian Heritage Month events are continuing across the U.S., including Haitian art and community celebrations in Florida and New York. World Cup Noise (Not Haiti-Linked): Coverage this week is dominated by World Cup planning and fan guides in the U.S., with Haiti mentioned mainly through match schedules and diaspora programming.

World Cup Watch Parties in LA: Fans in South LA and Inglewood can catch FIFA World Cup 2026 action without pricey tickets, with free/cheap viewing options and official fan events around SoFi Stadium’s tournament schedule. Broadcast Rivalry: In the UK, former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and ex-Brentford manager Thomas Frank are set to work as rival World Cup pundits for ITV and the BBC. Haiti in the Spotlight (US trial): A Florida jury convicted four men of conspiracy tied to the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse, with South Florida described as a planning and financing hub. Haitian Heritage Month (US events): Haitian Heritage Month celebrations continue in Florida and New York, including art and community programming. Ongoing Haiti-Related Security: Separate reports this week also flagged continued violence in Haiti and wider regional concerns.

Moïse Assassination Verdict: A Florida jury convicted four men of conspiracy tied to the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s former president Jovenel Moïse, with prosecutors saying South Florida was a key planning and financing hub; the men were also found guilty of violating the U.S. Neutrality Act and could face life sentences. World Cup Build-Up: Philadelphia is gearing up for six FIFA World Cup matches at Lincoln Financial Field (now Philadelphia Stadium) plus a month-long FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill, including a Brazil–Haiti group game on June 19. Haitian Heritage in the Diaspora: Haitian Heritage Month celebrations continue, including Louiveste La Croix’s “Lakou La Croix” exhibition in Pompano Beach. Northern Haiti Sanitation: Construction is set to begin in June on a long-delayed waste management center in Limonade, meant to serve Cap-Haïtien, Limonade, and Quartier-Morin. Immigration Spotlight: In Florida, a Haitian man accused of killing a woman with a mallet faces murder charges after being stripped of Temporary Protected Status, drawing national attention.

Court Verdict: A Florida jury convicted four men of conspiracy in the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse, finding they planned and financed the plot from South Florida and could face life sentences. World Cup Build-Up: Philadelphia is gearing up for six World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium (formerly Lincoln Financial Field) plus a month-long FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill, with Haiti set to play Brazil in the group stage. Haitian Heritage in the Diaspora: Haitian Heritage Month celebrations continue in Florida and across the U.S., including a Pompano Beach exhibition, “Lakou La Croix,” exploring lakou, memory, and displacement. Community & Culture: In New Jersey, dozens of groups are lining up World Cup watch parties and events, while Philadelphia Union is launching free “Soccer Celebration” matchday gatherings. Local Watch: A Florida case involving a Haitian man accused of killing a woman with a mallet is drawing national attention as immigration status and deportation questions resurface.

Moïse Assassination Verdict: A Florida jury convicted four men of conspiracy tied to the 2021 killing of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse, with South Florida described as a key planning and financing hub for the plot—raising the stakes for possible life sentences. Haitian Heritage Month, Diaspora Spotlight: In Pompano Beach, artist Louiveste La Croix opened “Lakou La Croix,” a month-long exhibition exploring childhood, displacement, and the Haitian concept of lakou, with an opening reception set for May 8. World Cup Fever (and Haiti’s Place): Coverage this week keeps circling the 2026 World Cup—team base camps, knockout paths, and ticket hype—while Haiti’s chances are noted as slim in group-stage projections. U.S. Immigration Pressure Points: Separate U.S. reporting highlights ongoing scrutiny of Haitian cases tied to Temporary Protected Status, including a Florida murder case where the accused is said to have lost TPS and faces deportation. Northern Haiti Sanitation: Construction of a long-delayed waste management center in Limonade is set to start in June, aiming to serve Cap-Haïtien, Limonade, and Quartier-Morin by March 2027.