OAS backs Haiti’s interim government, calls for security gains ahead of elections

The Organization of American States (OAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Haiti as the country enters the next phase of its transition toward an elected government amid ongoing security challenges.

In a statement, the OAS General Secretariat said it is backing efforts aimed at stabilising the nation and preparing for national elections, following recent consultations and developments in Haiti’s transitional leadership.

The organisation noted that the term of the Transitional Presidential Council ended on February 7, 2026. In accordance with Haiti’s constitution, Prime Minister Didier Fils Aime and his cabinet are now set to lead what the OAS described as a short, focused interim period.

According to the OAS, this interim phase will prioritise improving the security environment and advancing preparations for national elections in line with the published electoral calendar. The General Secretariat added that it is currently providing both technical and financial support to the Haitian National Police and the National Identification Office to help facilitate these efforts.

The OAS stressed that progress on security remains central to Haiti’s path forward, warning that gang leaders and those supporting them must not be allowed to undermine national stability. It also pointed to the importance of the timely deployment of the Gang Suppression Force, in keeping with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2793, as critical to restoring order.

The organisation pledged continued international support throughout the transition and beyond, while emphasising the importance of Haitian leadership in the process.

“We reiterate that a Haitian-led and Haitian-owned approach remains fundamental,” the OAS General Secretariat said. “To achieve these objectives, we reiterate the need for regular, structured national consultation and dialogue among Haitians to foster unity and to create a stable and enabling political and governance process.”