Haiti's national football team, the Grenadiers, have launched a peace appeal on social media with the #OuvèPeyiA hashtag. Central defender Ricardo Adé initiated this digital campaign to urge Haitian authorities to « unblock the country ».

What happened ?

On November 18, Ricardo Adé made a public appeal to Haitian authorities to demand the reopening of roads and peace in the country.

Why does it matter for Haiti ?

The security situation in Haiti has repercussions on the national team, as the Grenadiers were unable to play any World Cup 2026 qualifying matches at home.

What comes next ?

The #OuvèPeyiA hashtag is widely relayed on social media, with many internet users taking up this digital campaign to support the Grenadiers and demand peace in Haiti. | Date | Event | | --- | --- | | November 18 | Launch of the #OuvèPeyiA campaign | | November 21 | Internet users mobilize on social media |