OAS Urges Haiti to Expand Voter Registration Ahead of December Elections

The Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert Ramdin, has called on Haitian authorities and their international partners to accelerate preparations for elections scheduled for December 13, according to Le Nouvelliste. Speaking before the organization's Permanent Council on September 3, Ramdin insisted particularly on voter registration, the delivery of national identification cards, and the mobilization of resources in support of the electoral process. He also urged authorities to clarify candidate eligibility rules, according to the report. Ramdin praised the work undertaken by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), Le Nouvelliste reported. His remarks come amid broader OAS calls to strengthen efforts on both security and elections in Haiti, and warnings from the organization against a contested vote as it seeks credible elections. Le Nouvelliste noted that Japan and the OAS have also committed to reinforcing services offered to the Haitian population. Further details of Ramdin's address were not fully available in the source excerpt. The reported comments underscore continued international pressure to ensure the December 13 elections proceed on schedule and under conditions deemed credible.