OAS envoy Alberto Föhrig says solutions to Haiti's crisis must be Haitian-led

Solutions to Haiti's crisis must come from Haiti, its government and its society, according to Alberto Föhrig, special representative of the secretary-general of the Organization of American States (OAS) for Haiti, Le Nouvelliste reported. Speaking on the U.S. network CNN, Föhrig underscored the necessity of a legitimate government to undertake substantive changes, while insisting on the importance of restoring the security conditions needed to organize transparent and credible elections. He said the OAS is working alongside Haitian authorities to facilitate that process, and that the international community should provide support under Haitian leadership and in respect of the country's institutional framework. The remarks come amid broader OAS engagement on Haiti, including recent calls for the international community to act following violence in Kenscoff, a signed accord between the OAS and Japan on access to identification cards, and appeals to accelerate efforts on security and elections. Föhrig's position reiterates the principle of Haitian ownership of any political solution, with foreign actors positioned in a supporting role. No specific timeline for elections or new security measures was detailed in the reporting.