The Provisional Electoral Council faces its deadlines
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince
· 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
Translated from French — AI-assisted and reviewed by the editorial team. The French version is authoritative. Read the original · About our translation policy

The conditions are not yet met for the organization of the referendum and elections, declared Patrick St-Hilaire, president of the Provisional Electoral Council.
Given the accelerated deterioration of the security situation in Haiti, the representative of the Catholic Church within the electoral institution believes this hinders any progress. However, he affirms his commitment to prepare all necessary arrangements.
While the referendum was scheduled for May, this statement comes at a time when everything seems to be intertwined, further sowing doubts about adherence to the agreement outlining the missions of this government.
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