Haiti Prepares a Reception Plan for TPS Repatriates

The Haitian government is preparing a plan to provide a dignified welcome to Haitians who may be returned to the country after the end of TPS in the United States. According to Raina Forbin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, several meetings have already taken place with Haitian stakeholders involved in this issue. She reports that steps are being taken with U.S. authorities to clarify the procedures for their return.

16 of the 17 Approved Political Groups (List)

The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), in accordance with Article 129 of the Electoral Decree of June 2, 2026, announces the publication of the final list of approved political groups. Seventeen political groups (out of eighteen), representing two hundred and twenty-eight (228) political parties, have received approval from the CEP for the upcoming elections.

Download the list : https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/17-GROUPEMENTS-AGREES-12-08-2026.pdf

See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-48181-haiti-elections-15-out-of-18-political-groups-approved-official-list.html In addition, the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) reminds the public that the registration period for political groups closes this Friday, August 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., in accordance with the current electoral calendar.

"The elections will take place this year, no matter what"

While touring the South, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé reiterated that "the elections will take place this year, no matter what" urging eligible citizens to register to vote in order to participate in the upcoming election.

CEP delegation to visit the diaspora:

A delegation from the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) will tour several countries with large Haitian populations next week, including the United States, Canada, France, Chile, and Brazil. The objective is to assess the situation regarding the Haitian diaspora's participation in the upcoming elections.

Fidel Castro's 100th Birthday

To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro, the Cuban diplomatic mission, presided over by the Cuban Ambassador to Haiti, Ricardo García Nápoles, organized a solemn anniversary ceremony.

Minister Pythagore Dumas Registers to Vote

On Thursday, August 13, 2026, Minister Pythagore Dumas went to the Horatius Laventure High School in Delmas 75 to register to vote. He encouraged young voters across the country to do the same civic duty in anticipation of the elections scheduled for December 13, 2026. He reminded them that voting is not only a right but also a duty for all those who aspire to build a more just and democratic country.

HL/ HaitiLibre