Haiti's CEP marks two years without elections, defends its record
The Provisional Electoral Council, in place since October 2024, has yet to announce a date for any vote, according to Le Nouvelliste.
Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), in office since October 18, 2024, has marked two years in function without organizing any elections, Le Nouvelliste reported. The outlet noted that despite this record, the council presented a review of its work while expressing satisfaction with its performance.
According to the report, the CEP has not been able to announce a date for upcoming elections. Le Nouvelliste characterized the council's longevity as rare since 1987, observing that a body designated 'provisional' is not typically associated with such an extended tenure.
The newspaper also noted that the council named on October 18, 2024, has seen changes affecting the body that created it. The full details of the CEP's review were available only to registered readers of Le Nouvelliste.
Haiti has not held elections for several years amid a prolonged political and security crisis. The absence of a published electoral calendar continues to raise questions about the timeline for restoring elected government in the country, according to the coverage.