Politics · Port-au-Prince, Haiti · October 7, 2026

Haiti postpones December elections

Reported by 1 outlet · under-reported · first reported Oct 5, 8:00 PM ET

Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council delayed presidential and legislative elections set for December 13, citing technical, operational and security requirements.

Why it matters

The delay prolongs Haiti's lack of elected leadership as gang violence grips the country.

Background

Haiti has not held national elections since 2016, and President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in 2021. Armed gangs control much of the capital, and transitional authorities have struggled to organise a vote.

The story so far

1. Oct 6Haiti postpones December elections
2. Oct 7Haiti postpones December elections

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Sources

• AFP ↗October 6, 2026

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