Jerry Tardieu Files Presidential Candidacy at BED Ouest 1

Former Pétion-Ville deputy Jerry Tardieu submitted the documents required by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) for his presidential candidacy on Monday, November 2, 2026, Le Nouvelliste reported. According to the outlet, Tardieu was accompanied by supporters wearing the colors of En Avant pour Haïti as he completed the formalities at the Departmental Electoral Bureau (BED) Ouest 1, located on Route de Frères. Following the procedures, Tardieu addressed the press and called on citizens to place their trust in him, citing his record, commitments, values and experience, Le Nouvelliste said. The report did not detail the full field of candidates or the electoral calendar. Le Nouvelliste separately noted statements from the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reassuring the public about the availability of funds for the elections. Further details on the candidacy review process and official validation by the CEP were not provided in the source material.