Haiti targets August 2026 for first elections in a decade

Haiti targets August 2026 for first elections in a decade..

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Haiti has announced plans to hold its first elections in nearly a decade, targeting August 2026 for the initial voting round of general elections. This crucial step towards political stability comes amid ongoing gang violence that has destabilized the Caribbean nation.

The first voting round is scheduled for August 2026, with the successful restoration of security being a prerequisite.
The Provisional Electoral Council, led by president Jacques Desrosiers, is responsible for organizing the vote.
The US State Department applauded the move, and a conference will be held in New York on December 9 to generate contributions for a Gang Suppression Force.

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