Electoral Council Postpones Dec 13 Vote, Announces New Election Dates

Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council postponed the general elections originally set for December 13, 2026 because of gang violence, territorial blockades and administrative hurdles (Anadolu, Oct 7: indefinite postponement). Around Oct 28–29 the council announced new dates: a first round on July 18 and a second round on October 4. The year was not stated in the report fetched (presumably 2027). Haiti has held no general election since 2016. Separately, the report says Salvadoran troops sent by Bukele now number more than 2,000, and the four missing Salvadoran aviation technicians have not been reported found.