Haiti Transitional Council Collapses as Gangs Hold 90 Percent of Port-au-Prince
Haiti election 2026 nears its December second round as gangs still hold most of Port-au-Prince. Investors see regional risk rising without a credible vote. The post Haiti Transitional Council Collapses as Gangs Hold 90 Percent of Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Rio Times .
The Haitian Transitional Presidential Council collapsed on February 7, 2026, with Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé now in charge, following gang territorial control that threatened the elections' viability. The council had been tasked with managing the transition and preparing for elections. However, the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission, which concluded in October 2025, left gangs controlling most of Port-au-Prince.
A national decree set the first general elections for August and December 2026, but security conditions make a credible nationwide vote nearly impossible. The Provisional Electoral Council is working to prepare the elections, with the first round scheduled for August 30, 2026, and the second round in December 2026. About 300 political parties have registered to participate, but the chaotic security situation hinders the possibility of holding a credible vote.
Gangs control approximately 90% of Port-au-Prince, extending their reach to Artibonite and Centre departments, disrupting supply routes and causing displacement. The security crisis remains unresolved, casting doubt on the ability to conduct a credible election.
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