Haiti starts to register voters in violent capital under gang menace
Summary
Haiti has started voter registration in the capital, Port-au-Prince, ahead of general elections planned for December 13, 2026. This is happening despite serious challenges from widespread gang violence, which controls much of the city and surrounding areas.Key Facts
- Voter registration began on July 30, 2026, in Port-au-Prince and other regions.
- Haiti has not held general elections in over ten years and has lacked a president since July 2021.
- Gang violence controls about 70% of Port-au-Prince and main roads to key provinces.
- Over 1.4 million people have been displaced by gang violence in Haiti.
- More than half of Haiti’s voters live in areas heavily affected by gangs, raising doubts about their ability to register or vote.
- The Haitian government plans to open more registration centers in safer areas like Pétion-Ville.
- Over 5,900 people were killed in Haiti last year, with violence continuing into 2026.
- Some Haitians doubt elections can happen safely without first improving security.
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