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Haiti postpones elections indefinitely as gang violence hampers preparations

Men of the local defence force stand guard in a cemetery during a funeral service for people killed in an armed gang attack in Haiti.
Men of the local defence force stand guard in a cemetery during a funeral service for people killed in an armed gang attack in Haiti on September 2, 2026. © Patrice Noel, Reuters

Haiti has indefinitely postponed elections scheduled for December and February, the electoral council said Tuesday, citing technical and operational requirements as gang violence continues to disrupt preparations. The delay leaves Haitians without a vote as authorities struggle to register voters and secure areas needed for the poll.

Haiti, which has been engulfed by years of gang violence and political chaos, has indefinitely postponed elections due to be held later this year, officials said Tuesday.

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