February 17, 2026
Meeting at the United Nations Security Council on January 29, 2026, the United States adopted a firmer stance on Haiti by clearly calling for the dissolution of the Transitional Presidential Council no later than February 7. This demand reflects a critical assessment of the transitional arrangement’s effectiveness amid worsening security conditions.
U.S. authorities reaffirmed their support for Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, viewing continuity in executive leadership as essential to combating armed gangs and restoring public order. Washington considers executive stability a prerequisite for any institutional recovery.
The unanimously adopted resolution was welcomed by the U.S. delegation, which praised Panama’s role in building consensus. U.S. Deputy Representative Jennifer Locetta reiterated her country’s “steadfast” commitment to Haiti.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio also warned against any attempt by corrupt actors to capture the electoral process. Finally, the United States advocates refocusing BINUH’s mandate on elections, disarmament, and security monitoring as what it sees as a decisive deadline approaches.
