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The Associated Press. (2026, October 10). Jean Massillon, a Haitian mayor known for defending the people of Kenscoff, has died. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/jean-massillon-a-haitian-mayor-known-for-defending-the-people-of-kenscoff-has-died/article_7f4e1b42-db7d-587a-97a3-d6b27b877740.html
The Associated Press. “Jean Massillon, a Haitian mayor known for defending the people of Kenscoff, has died.” Toronto Star, 10 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/jean-massillon-a-haitian-mayor-known-for-defending-the-people-of-kenscoff-has-died/article_7f4e1b42-db7d-587a-97a3-d6b27b877740.html.
The Associated Press. “Jean Massillon, a Haitian mayor known for defending the people of Kenscoff, has died.” Toronto Star, October 10, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/americas/jean-massillon-a-haitian-mayor-known-for-defending-the-people-of-kenscoff-has-died/article_7f4e1b42-db7d-587a-97a3-d6b27b877740.html.
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Jean Massillon, the well-known mayor of Kenscoff, a once peaceful farming community in Haiti that has been increasingly plagued by violent gang activity, died on Friday due to health-related issues. His death was confirmed by Deputy Mayor Jean Max Duvivier to radio station Métropole Haiti. Kenscoff, situated near Port-au-Prince, had recently faced significant threats from gangs, making Massillon's role in defending the community even more crucial. The loss of such a prominent local leader is likely to have a substantial impact on the area’s ongoing struggles with violence and security.