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Luis Almagro, Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), has reaffirmed the OAS’s continued support for Haiti’s transitional government amid the nation’s ongoing political challenges. Almagro confirmed this commitment during a phone conversation with Haiti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dominique Dupuy, sharing the news on his official X account.
Almagro emphasized the crucial role of international cooperation in stabilizing Haiti and ensuring that elections scheduled for November 2025 proceed smoothly. “We look to the international community to support this process, creating the governance and security conditions necessary for a fair and transparent electoral process,” he said.
Despite international efforts, including a mission led by Kenya, Haiti’s security situation has worsened, with armed gangs controlling large portions of the country. These groups have severely destabilized the political landscape, threatening Prime Minister Conille’s interim government. Almagro condemned the recent surge of violence aimed at derailing the transition and called for a united international stance against such destabilizing actions.
“The international community must be unequivocal in condemning violence, urging all Haitian actors to place national interests above individual ambitions,” Almagro added.
Amid allegations of corruption surrounding government advisors, Almagro reaffirmed the commitment of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council to transparency. He stressed that the council, responsible for guiding the country through its political transition, must uphold the April 3 agreement and the Haitian Constitution.
He also called for increased international financial contributions to aid Haiti’s recovery, urging those who have not yet fulfilled their commitments to the Haiti Trust Fund to do so. “The international community must meet its financial commitments to support Haiti’s Multinational Security Support Mission,” Almagro noted, underscoring the role of funding in stabilizing the country.
Almagro warned that the combination of insufficient international support and escalating violence poses a serious threat to Haiti’s transitional process. The OAS remains a strong advocate for global cooperation to address the nation’s political and security challenges, with the goal of ensuring a stable and democratic future for the Haitian people.
