OAS chief Ramdin urges faster action on Haiti security and elections
At the end of a four-day mission, the OAS secretary general called security and elections the country's two most urgent priorities.
Organization of American States (OAS) Secretary General Albert R. Ramdin concluded a four-day mission to Haiti by presenting his assessment and calling for accelerated efforts on security and elections, which he described as the country's two most urgent priorities, according to Le Nouvelliste. At a press conference on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, held alongside CARICOM Secretary General Carla Barnett, Ramdin urged international partners to honor their commitments in support of security and to intensify preparations for elections scheduled for December 13. Ramdin emphasized voter identification, public information and the credibility of the electoral process, the outlet reported. The joint appearance with CARICOM's leadership underscored regional attention to Haiti's dual challenges of restoring stability and organizing a credible vote. Le Nouvelliste reported that Ramdin's remarks summarized the outcome of his visit, though the article did not detail specific new commitments secured during the mission. The call reflects continued pressure on international actors to deliver on pledges as Haiti approaches the announced electoral timeline.