Haiti postpones 2026 general elections indefinitely

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Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has indefinitely postponed the country's general elections, which were originally scheduled to begin with a first round on December 13, 2026. The decision suspends the start of political campaigns and the subsequent second round of voting, which had been set for February 21, 2027.

The postponement is driven by extreme insecurity and the control of armed gangs, who reportedly command over 80% of the capital, Port-au-Prince. The CEP noted that current security conditions make it unfeasible to open polling stations or move staff safely into areas dominated by criminal groups.

While the election dates are suspended, the CEP has extended the deadline for candidate registration and the submission of documents until October 31, 2026. The council stated it is working to develop an updated electoral calendar and will release it as soon as possible.

Haiti has not held general elections since 2016. The nation has faced a prolonged institutional vacuum following the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, leaving the country without a functioning Parliament or a constitutionally elected president.

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Haiti · Jovenel Moïse · Port-au-Prince · Provisional Electoral Council

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[● 3 SOURCES] The Provisional Electoral Council has postponed the start of the electoral campaign indefinitely. elnacional.com.py · operamundi.uol.com.br · www.expreso.ec
[● 2 SOURCES] The second round of elections was originally scheduled for February 21, 2027. operamundi.uol.com.br · www.expreso.ec
[DISPUTED] The deadline for candidate registration and document submission has been extended to October 31, 2026. elnacional.com.py · operamundi.uol.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The country has lacked a functioning Parliament and a constitutional president since the assassination of Jovenel Moïse in 2021. operamundi.uol.com.br · www.expreso.ec
[● 2 SOURCES] Haiti has not held general elections since 2016. operamundi.uol.com.br · www.expreso.ec
[○ 1 SOURCE] Armed gangs control more than 80% of the capital, Port-au-Prince. operamundi.uol.com.br
[● 3 SOURCES] The first round of elections was originally scheduled for December 13, 2026. elnacional.com.py · operamundi.uol.com.br · www.expreso.ec

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Las autoridades de Haití aplazan sin fecha las elecciones generales [elnacional.com.py]

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¡Campaña sucia en 2026! Estudio destapa las mentiras y montajes que envenenaron las elecciones [www.lateja.cr]

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Haiti adia eleições por tempo indeterminado em meio ao 'avanço da violência' no país [operamundi.uol.com.br]

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Haití aplaza indefinidamente las elecciones de diciembre por violencia y falta de control [www.expreso.ec]

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