Haiti schedules December presidential election despite security concerns
Summary
Haiti’s electoral council has scheduled the country’s first presidential election in ten years for December 13, with a runoff planned for February 21. The election will only happen if security conditions improve and funding is secured, as violent gang activity continues to threaten the process.Key Facts
- Haiti has not held a presidential election since 2016.
- The last president, Jovenel Moise, was assassinated in 2021.
- The scheduled election dates are December 13 for the first round and February 21 for the runoff.
- Final election results are expected to be published by March 7.
- Voters will also decide on constitutional changes and local representatives.
- The electoral council depends on better security and funding to hold the elections.
- Armed gangs control much of the capital and surrounding areas, causing violence and insecurity.
- These gangs have been involved in kidnappings, killings, and other serious crimes, and have been labeled a terrorist group by the United States.
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