Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has officially adjusted the electoral timeline, acknowledging that the lack of adequate security makes it impossible to hold a vote in August 2026. Instead, he is targeting the end of the year for the first round, aiming to swear in an elected president by February 7, 2027. “I would like the elections to begin by the end of the year and conclude early next year,” the Prime Minister stated, emphasizing that calling for a vote while citizens are still vulnerable to gang attacks would be “irresponsible.”
The government’s strategy relies on the deployment of the Gang Repression Force (FRG) and the expansion of the PNH and FAD’H. Fils-Aimé provided specific details on the “P-4000” project, noting that a cohort of approximately 1,200 police officers will graduate by June. He assured that the budget covers both their salaries and full tactical equipment. Additionally, the Prime Minister highlighted the role of the FAD’H in securing areas reclaimed by the police in downtown Port-au-Prince. He cited the May 1st ceremony at the National Palace—the first in six years—as a key sign of returning stability, noting that foreign diplomats attended and stayed for the duration of the event.
