February 16, 2026
As the end of the Transitional Presidential Council’s mandate approaches, the United Nations and the United States have issued a clear warning to Haiti’s unelected officials, urging them to halt political maneuvering. The message explicitly targets internal tensions weakening governance on the eve of the deadline.
Before the Security Council, the UN expressed concern over the lack of consensus among political actors regarding the institutional framework to succeed the transition after February 7. This deadlock is seen as a major risk factor for national stability.
Washington, for its part, warned that any attempt by the Council to remove Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé at this stage would be deemed invalid and counterproductive, arguing such a move would only strengthen armed groups.
International partners thus advocate for continuity of the state, prevention of a power vacuum, and a focus on essential priorities, particularly the electoral process. They stress that these warnings come amid persistent violence and a growing humanitarian emergency.
