Haitians Still Awaiting ID Cards Face Barriers to Voter Registration Ahead of 2027 Elections

Months ahead of elections scheduled for July 2027, numerous Haitians are still struggling to obtain a National Identification Card (CIN), according to Le Nouvelliste. Some citizens have reportedly been waiting for their document for several months, while others have repeatedly undertaken the necessary steps without managing to retrieve it, the outlet reported. The newspaper described the situation as a setback for those who wish to register on the electoral rolls and take part in the upcoming vote. Since July 20, 2026, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has been conducting voter registration operations across the country's nine departments, Le Nouvelliste reported. The report highlights concerns that difficulties securing the CIN could prevent eligible citizens from exercising their right to vote in the planned 2027 scrutiny. Le Nouvelliste did not provide figures on how many citizens remain affected by the delays. The outlet raised the question of how those still awaiting their identity cards will be able to register and participate in the electoral process. Further details on the scale of the backlog and any measures by the national identification office (ONI) to address it were not specified in the report.