By: Vladimir Predvil, Le National, June 11, 2026
The electoral decree published on June 2, 2026, in the paper of record Le Moniteur continues to generate reactions within various sectors of Haitian society. While a dialogue has been initiated between the government and the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), concerns persist regarding the impact of this controversy on the holding of elections scheduled for this year.
In a joint note dated June 8, 2026, several employers' associations called on the government, the CEP and all relevant institutions to act in a spirit of responsibility, dialogue and transcendence.
According to these organizations, such an approach would allow the upcoming elections to contribute to the restoration of institutional stability, democratic legitimacy, and the conditions essential for national recovery. They also called on the government and the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) to work together in good faith to remove any obstacles that could jeopardize the smooth continuation of the electoral process.
“Representatives of the private sector also reiterate their willingness to contribute, in a constructive and non-partisan spirit, to any initiative aimed at strengthening the credibility, effectiveness, and integrity of the electoral process. They believe that organizing credible, transparent, and accepted elections is one of the few sustainable ways to pull the country out of the political, security, economic, and social crisis it has been experiencing for several years.”
They also urge the authorities to prioritize the greater interest of the Nation and the well-being of the Haitian population in all decisions relating to the electoral process.
As a reminder, several voices had already been raised against the government's stated intention to publish a new electoral decree which, according to the CEP, would not correspond to the draft submitted to the Executive on April 24, 2026.
In a separate statement, the Conference of Haitian Pastors (COPAH) called for transparency and dialogue to be prioritized in managing the dispute between the government and the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). The religious organization emphasized the need to address any disagreement with a spirit of transparency, dialogue, and mutual respect among the institutions involved.
COPAH also stressed the importance of correcting, clarifying and, if necessary, adjusting the draft electoral decree to ensure its compliance with democratic principles, the public interest and the requirements of a credible electoral process.
Posted June 29, 2026