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Haiti Schedules Dec 13, 2026 Vote, Referendum—Security Needed

7/28/2026

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The Provisional Electoral Council of Haiti set the first round of presidential and legislative elections for December 13, 2026, after postponing it from August 30.
It scheduled the second round and the territorial collectivities vote for February 21, 2027.
The council also moved the constitutional-amendment referendum to the December 13 ballot.
Officials said the vote will proceed only if citizen security improves, financing is secured, and armed groups controlling routes around Port-au-Prince are neutralized.

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The Provisional Electoral Council of Haiti set the first round of presidential and legislative elections for December 13, 2026, after postponing it from August 30.
It scheduled the second round and the territorial collectivities vote for February 21, 2027.
The council also moved the constitutional-amendment referendum to the December 13 ballot.
Officials said the vote will proceed only if citizen security improves, financing is secured, and armed groups controlling routes around Port-au-Prince are neutralized.