Haiti: Luis Almagro Seeks Solutions with the Group of Eminent Persons
By Wideberlin SENEXANT · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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The outgoing Secretary-General of the OAS discussed the Haitian crisis on his X account this May 12, 2025, with former Caribbean leaders. As the country sinks further into insecurity and political deadlock, the international community's inaction draws strong criticism.
The situation in Haiti continues to worry at the regional level. It is in this context that Luis Almagro, outgoing Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), held a virtual meeting with the Group of Eminent Persons (GPE), a body composed of former heads of government from the Caribbean, tasked with monitoring the evolution of the Haitian crisis.
Among the participants were Bruce Golding (Jamaica), Perry Christie (Bahamas), Kenny D. Anthony (Saint Lucia), and Ambassador Colin Granderson (Trinidad and Tobago). These figures discussed the persistent political blockages in Haiti, the institutional vacuum, as well as the escalation of violence led by armed gangs in several regions of the country.
In his message published on the X network, Luis Almagro emphasized the need for « urgent actions » to help Haiti emerge from this multidimensional crisis. He particularly insisted on the importance of providing the country with the necessary human, technical, and financial resources to restore security, launch a credible electoral process, and re-establish democratic governance.
On the ground, the reality is alarming. The referendum that was supposed to take place last Sunday, May 11, was canceled due to a lack of minimal security conditions.
Nevertheless, timid advances are reported in Kenscoff, in the locality of Furcy, where the police say they have regained control of certain strategic positions. These efforts are welcomed, but still insufficient given the scale of the crisis.
In Mirebalais, local authorities who announced operations now seem to have lost control, allowing gangs to organize public gatherings without any reaction from law enforcement. A climate of impunity is dangerously taking hold.
While diplomatic discussions multiply, Haitians are still awaiting concrete results. The promised emergency budget to strengthen security forces is slow to materialize, and the organization of elections remains surrounded by uncertainties. A resolution to the crisis still seems distant.
