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Haitian government accused of trying to tighten control over elections through controversial decree changes

Élections

Haitian government accused of trying to tighten control over elections through controversial decree changes

The controversy arises as Haiti struggles to organize its first national elections in nearly a decade amid escalating gang violence, institutional paralysis, and a prolonged political transition. Several political and civil society leaders, along with lawyers, argue that, if adopted, the decree will undermine the electoral body's independence by creating a government-appointed Director General position and imposing stricter requirements on political parties and candidates. The post Haitian government accused of trying to tighten control over elections through controversial decree changes […]

today2026-05-26

Haiti marks 223rd Flag Day with official celebrations, parades and call for unity 

Arts & Culture

Haiti marks 223rd Flag Day with official celebrations, parades and call for unity 

Despite Haiti’s ongoing insecurity crisis, Flag and University Day celebrations highlighted national pride, unity and renewed calls for peace and stability in Port-au-Prince. In other cities, including Cap-Haïtien, Fort-Liberté, Gonaïves, Port-de-Paix and Léogâne, celebrations included street parades and public festivities. The post Haiti marks 223rd Flag Day with official celebrations, parades and call for unity  appeared first on The Haitian Times.

today2026-05-19

Haiti election decree sparks backlash over 30,000-member rule

election

Haiti election decree sparks backlash over 30,000-member rule

The newly proposed electoral decree, still unpublished, has sparked debate as Haiti’s stalled electoral process faces funding shortages, insecurity and accusations of political interference. If adopted, the degree would require more than 280 political parties and platforms to submit lists of at least 30,000 members to register candidates for the upcoming elections. The post Haiti election decree sparks backlash over 30,000-member rule appeared first on The Haitian Times.

today2026-05-12