Port-au-Prince, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – The United States has expressed its support for Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé amid rumors of his removal ahead of February 7, 2026, the date marking the theoretical end of the Transitional Presidential Council’s (CPT) mandate.
In a firm statement, Washington warned: “The objective of the United States for Haiti remains the establishment of a minimum level of security and stability. Any attempt to modify the composition of the government by the unelected Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) at this advanced stage of its mandate would be viewed by the United States as a maneuver aimed at undermining this objective and, as such, would be null and void. The United States would consider that any person supporting such a destabilizing, gang-friendly initiative would be acting against the interests of the United States, the region, and the Haitian people, and would take appropriate measures accordingly.”
This position comes just hours after a tense morning on Wednesday, January 21, in several neighborhoods of the capital. Makeshift barricades and burning tires were erected at various locations, abruptly disrupting traffic on several roadways and paralyzing economic activities.
In a statement, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé strongly condemned these blockages. “These actions seriously infringe upon citizens’ freedom of movement, hinder the normal functioning of economic and social activities, and threaten national cohesion,” he declared.
Affirming his commitment to restoring public order, collective security, and the rule of law, the head of government reiterated “with authority that no one, under any pretext whatsoever, may hold public space hostage to the detriment of the population.”
“The Head of Government fully assumes the responsibilities conferred upon him by the Constitution, particularly regarding the protection of persons, property, and the Nation’s strategic infrastructure,” the text continues, indicating that the state “will remain firm, vigilant, and resolute in the face of any attempt at disorder, blockage, or destabilization,” while ensuring respect for fundamental rights.
The American warning comes amid the CPT’s January 18 launch of a national dialogue. The third and final day of these political consultations concluded on Tuesday, January 20. These meetings aimed to forge a Haitian consensus around a governance mechanism capable of ensuring stability after February 7.
According to press reports, several Presidential Councillors are nevertheless considering replacing the Prime Minister less than three weeks before the end of their own mandate.
Initial reactions recorded Wednesday evening criticized the U.S. position, viewing it as another act of interference in Haiti’s internal affairs. This open defense of the Prime Minister by Washington adds a complex geopolitical dimension to the country’s political and security crisis.
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