June 9, 2026
Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) expressed strong disagreement with the Prime Minister’s Office following an informational meeting held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé. During the meeting, the head of government informed electoral council members of his decision to adopt and publish a new electoral decree ahead of upcoming elections.
According to the CEP, the document presented to the institution’s members is “completely different from the draft Electoral Decree submitted to the Executive Branch by the CEP on April 24, 2026.” The electoral body argues that the initiative constitutes an infringement upon its authority and maintains that it “confirms the unconstitutional nature of the Prime Minister’s Office’s decision, which violates the principle of independence applicable to any electoral council.”
In its press release, the Council reiterated that “the initiative to draft an Electoral Decree falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of the CEP.” The electoral advisers therefore reject the idea of implementing a text which, in their view, does not comply with the requirements established by the Constitution.
Despite this disagreement with the Executive Branch, the CEP states that it remains committed to carrying out its mission in accordance with democratic principles. It reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring “the legitimacy of the electoral process” and conducting electoral operations in an “inclusive and impartial” manner, guided by the principles of independence, transparency, and democratic accountability.
