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NewsWPLG Local 10October 29, 2026Miami-Dade County

Haiti schedules general elections for July and October amid arrival of Salvadoran security forces

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The Provisional Electoral Council of Haiti announced that the first round of general elections will be held on July 18 and the second round on October 4, following delays caused by gang violence. Meanwhile, more than 2,000 security personnel from El Salvador have arrived in the country to combat gangs and assist in rescuing four missing aviation technicians.

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Why It Matters

Residents face ongoing movement restrictions due to blocked roads and bridges while international security forces and local gangs clash, impacting access to functioning medical centers.

Key Facts

  • The Provisional Electoral Council scheduled the first round of general elections for July 18 and the second round for October 4.
  • El Salvador deployed over 2,000 security personnel to Haiti following the disappearance of four Salvadoran aviation technicians.
  • The final list of candidates is expected to be published by mid-January, with voter registration ending on May 20.
  • The initial election date of December 13 was delayed due to regional and capital gang violence.
  • Médicos Sin Fronteras reported treating 30 patients injured by gunshots or drones between October 18 and October 26.
  • Haiti has not held elections in over a decade and has been governed by an unselected prime minister since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

Who's Mentioned

PersonJovenel Moïse“Former president of Haiti whose assassination left the presidency vacant”PersonNayib Bukele“President of El Salvador”PersonDavina Hayles“Head of mission for Médicos Sin Fronteras in Haiti”locationEl Salvador“Country that sent police and soldiers to Haiti”PersonErik Prince“Founder of Blackwater and Vectus Global”OrganizationConsejo Electoral Provisional“Announced the new electoral dates”OrganizationVectus Global“Private security company founded by Erik Prince”PersonAlix Didier Fils-Aimé“Prime minister of Haiti”OrganizationMédicos Sin Fronteras“Medical humanitarian organization operating in Haiti”PersonRomain Le Cour“Head of the Haiti Observatory at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Org”