Opposition Figure André Michel Demands Security Guarantees Before December 13 Vote

Attorney and opposition political figure André Michel issued a public statement August 17, 2026 tying Haiti's OAS/CARICOM-backed transition to concrete security conditions, declaring 'Security is essential for a successful electoral process. The Transition has gone on for too long,' and calling on authorities to restore minimum security levels and unblock national highways before the December 13, 2026 elections. Michel registered to vote in Port-au-Prince and urged supporters to do likewise, reflecting continued political pressure on the Fils-Aimé government and GSF to demonstrate tangible security gains ahead of the vote.