Port-au-Prince, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 – Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, accompanied by several members of the government, received a high-level delegation from the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the U.S. House of Representatives at the National Palace on Monday, July 27, 2026, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s office. The delegation included members of Congress and senior Democratic and Republican parliamentary officials.
Discussions focused on several strategic priorities for Haiti, including the restoration of security, the organization of upcoming elections, the strengthening of democratic institutions, governance, bilateral cooperation, migration issues, and prospects for sustainable economic recovery.
On this occasion, the Haitian government reaffirmed that the challenges facing the country require coherent international engagement, based on respect for national sovereignty, solidarity among partners, and support for the efforts of Haitian authorities to restore stability, consolidate the rule of law, and create the necessary conditions for free, credible, and inclusive elections.
For its part, the U.S. delegation welcomed the quality of the exchanges and reiterated the bipartisan interest of the U.S. Congress in maintaining a close partnership with Haiti. This cooperation is expected to support efforts in security, democratic governance, economic development, and improving the living conditions of the Haitian population.
This meeting takes place in a context marked by significant political and security challenges and reflects the willingness of both countries to strengthen their strategic cooperation in the service of peace, regional stability, and sustainable development.
On the electoral front, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) officially published, on Monday, July 27, 2026, the electoral operations calendar for the 2026-2027 period. According to this calendar, the first round of elections is set for December 13, 2026. Haitian voters will be called to the polls to participate in the presidential election, legislative elections, and the popular ratification of proposed constitutional amendments.
The second round is scheduled for February 21, 2027. It will notably include the presidential election, legislative elections, and local elections.
The calendar also provides for several stages dedicated to the publication of results and the handling of disputes. For the first round, preliminary results are to be published on December 22, 2026. A challenge period is scheduled for January 9, 2027, before the publication of final results on the same date, according to the calendar communicated by the CEP.
For the second round, the publication of preliminary results is announced for February 22, 2027, while the challenge period is to continue until March 6, 2027. The final results of the legislative and presidential elections will be proclaimed on March 7, 2027, while those of local elections are expected on March 12, 2027.
Furthermore, the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) granted to Haitian nationals in the United States officially ended on July 27, 2026. This decision terminates the protections against deportation and the work authorizations that many Haitian nationals enjoyed under this program.
The end of TPS comes after several years of protection for Haitian beneficiaries and raises significant concerns within the Haitian community in the United States, as the security and humanitarian situation in Haiti remains particularly worrying.
By Marie Farah Fortuné and Darbouze Figaro
