Haiti has formally initiated the electoral process for its first presidential vote since the assassination of Jovenel Moïse, opening registration for political parties and alliances.
The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) announced on Monday that political organizations have until March 12 to submit the required documentation, including notarized charters and party statutes. The move is a critical step toward holding national elections for the first time since 2016.
Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé confirmed that a consensus has been reached among major political factions, who have signed an accord to ensure stability. He stated that the first round of voting is expected before the end of 2025, contingent on improved security conditions.
The announcement comes amid a prolonged political crisis following Moïse’s assassination in 2021. Haiti has been governed by interim authorities since the last scheduled elections were missed in 2024.
Regional leaders from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) have pledged support for the transition, emphasizing the need to restore constitutional order. They also acknowledged the ongoing efforts of a UN-backed multinational security mission, now operating as a Gang Suppression Force, to quell the widespread violence that has hampered previous electoral timelines.
