Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has launched a nationwide training program aimed at strengthening electoral security and improving conditions for credible elections across Haiti, as the government moves to reinforce institutions ahead of planned polls.
The initiative, announced under the supervision of the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP), brings together judicial authorities and public security forces in a coordinated effort focused on election preparedness, rule of law enforcement, and anti-corruption safeguards.
Officials said the program is part of the government’s broader strategy built around three priorities: restoring security across the country amid ongoing gang violence, reviving the struggling economy, and organizing what authorities describe as “fair, credible, inclusive, and equitable” elections.
The first phase of training targets Government Commissioners, Justices of the Peace, members of the Haitian National Police (PNH), and the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H). Sessions initially focus on the municipalities of Port-au-Prince, Petit-Goâve, and Croix-des-Bouquets, with a wider rollout planned across all 146 municipalities.
The government also confirmed an allocation of more than 3 billion gourdes to support political parties and coalitions as part of the electoral process.
Speaking at the launch, Fils-Aimé reiterated that the state would not retreat in its efforts to regain control from armed groups and stabilize national territory. He also announced plans for a specialized judicial unit dedicated to financial crimes, aimed at preventing money laundering and ensuring clean electoral financing.
“We will fight money laundering. And we will not let dirty money find its way into the ballot boxes,” he said, underscoring concerns about illicit financing in politics.
The Prime Minister also paid tribute to security forces operating in high-risk areas, urging continued enforcement against electoral violations and criminal activity. He stressed that all stakeholders in the process must remain accountable to the Haitian people, stating: “You have only one leader: the Haitian people. It is to them alone that you owe loyalty, discipline, and impartiality.”
The initiative comes as Haitian authorities continue to work with the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) and civil society groups to prepare for upcoming elections amid persistent security challenges.
