January 28, 2026
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé this morning to reaffirm the United States’ support for his continuation in office and to underscore the departure of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) on February 7, 2026, at a time when five councilors have sought to remove him before the end of his mandate.
During the exchange, Rubio emphasized the urgency of stabilizing the country in the face of gang violence and warned that Washington would sanction any Haitian politician seeking to exploit these groups to cling to power.
This international pressure comes amid deep divisions within the TPC, with some members challenging the Prime Minister’s legitimacy and pushing for changes in government despite explicit warnings from foreign partners.
The international community—including the United States, Canada, and the United Nations—is calling for a peaceful transition toward free and credible elections, stressing that only democratic legitimacy can ensure lasting stability in Haiti.
The political crisis is unfolding as the country faces widespread insecurity dominated by armed gangs, which control key areas of the territory and complicate the organization of elections.
In response, Fils-Aimé has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure greater international support for security, constitutional order, and the holding of elections, while also calling for national unity.
