The Haitian Times · PUBLISHER SUMMARY

Port-de-Paix honors native son Capois-La-Mort, one of Haiti’s independence heroes

20 October 2026, 5:33 pm EDT

PORT-DE-PAIX — Residents and local officials gathered in Haiti’s Northwest capital Monday to honor Gen. François “Capois-La-Mort” Capois, one of the most prominent heroes of the independence struggle, best known for his role in the Battle of Vertières on Nov. 18, 1803. Local authorities declared the day a nonworking day in the coastal town, with schools, banks and many public and private institutions closed. Supporters say the commemoration gives the region an opportunity to

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