Former President Michel Joseph Martelly, who led Haiti from May 2011 to February 2016, has returned to Port-au-Prince. The information, which began circulating early on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, was confirmed to Le Nouvelliste by one of his former ministers. "Yes, he is back. He is at home. He is currently restoring the house's internet connection and electricity. He is also holding a meeting with allies," the former minister told the newspaper.

Early Wednesday, videos of the singer-turned-politician circulated widely on social media. He was notably seen near a black SUV as he exited the diplomatic lounge at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince.