Haiti postpones elections indefinitely as gang violence hampers preparations
Summary
Haiti has delayed its planned presidential and legislative elections, originally scheduled for December 2026 and February 2027, due to ongoing gang violence and problems organizing the vote. The country has not held elections since 2016, leaving it without a president since the assassination of the last leader in 2021.Key Facts
- Haiti postponed elections indefinitely because of violence and difficulties in preparing for the vote.
- The first election round was planned for December 13, 2026, and the second for February 21, 2027.
- Only about 769,000 voters were registered by early October, though registration continues.
- Haiti has not had elections since 2016, and its president was assassinated in 2021.
- Gang violence has caused many problems, including control over certain areas and road closures.
- Approximately 1.5 million people in Haiti have been forced to move because of the violence.
- Organizers had trouble setting up enough voter registration centers in areas controlled by gangs.
- Elections are seen as a key step toward improving Haiti’s stability and security.
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