North-West Mourns the Death of its Delegate Roc Exeus

The departmental delegate of the North-West, Roc Exeus, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. According to initial indications communicated by his family members, the probable cause of death was a stroke (AVC). At this stage, other officials from the departmental delegation office have not yet published an official note specifying the exact circumstances of his passing.

Appointed in 2024 to replace Wesley Dodoy, Roc Exeus held the position of departmental delegate of the North-West, a strategic role that involves representing the executive in the department, coordinating the state's decentralized services, and serving as an interface between the central government and local authorities. In a context marked by persistent security, economic, and institutional challenges, this position remains particularly sensitive, especially in regions often facing a deficit of infrastructure and public services.

Before this appointment, Roc Exeus had already distinguished himself in the public sphere. A former coordinator of the National Migration Office (ONM), he had also worked in political and administrative circles, developing an image as an actor committed to institutional and territorial issues. Several observers also highlight his attachment to the North-West department and more particularly to the commune of Bombardopolis, where he was from and where he maintained strong social and political involvement.

Reactions have begun to emerge within the political class. The Minister of Defense, Jean Michel Moïse, notably paid tribute to the memory of a man he described as deeply committed to serving the country and attached to his region, while extending his condolences to his family as well as to the inhabitants of the North-West and Bombardopolis.

Beyond the emotion caused by this death, this passing also raises administrative issues. The position of departmental delegate plays a key role in coordinating public policies at the local level, and the vacancy of this function could, in the short term, require replacement or interim measures to ensure the continuity of state action in the North-West.

The passing of Roc Exeus occurs in a national context marked by persistent institutional fragility and significant public expectations of government authorities. His career and involvement in regional administrative and political life partly explain the resonance of this news, which continues to elicit reactions and tributes in several spheres of Haitian society.

Jean Wesley Pierre/ Le Relief