Wednesday, May 6, 2026, during a meeting of the Permanent Council in Washington of the Organization of American States (OAS), Albert R. Ramdin, Secretary General of the OAS, presented to member states an update on the work of the hemispheric Organization in support of Haiti, highlighting the concrete progress made in political facilitation, electoral preparation, security support, international coordination and strengthening the institutional presence of the OAS in the country.

The Secretary General underscored that the OAS’s efforts have focused on supporting Haitian-led solutions, strengthening coordination among national and international actors, and advancing toward a more structured implementation phase of the Roadmap for Stability and Peace in Haiti.

Among the key achievements presented, the Secretary General highlighted the OAS’s political support during the period leading up to and following February 7, 2026, a time of significant institutional uncertainty in Haiti. Through its good offices, quiet diplomacy, and coordination with Haitian, regional, and international actors, the Organization helped preserve executive continuity and avoid a deeper institutional rupture.

On electoral matters, the Secretary General noted that the adoption of the Electoral Decree in December 2025 made it possible to move from general intent to a more organized preparation of the electoral process. Through the Department of Electoral Cooperation and Observation, the OAS maintains a technical working group with the Provisional Electoral Council to address cooperation requests, particularly in areas related to electoral technology, information systems, and institutional capacities.

In the area of security, the Secretary General reported that the OAS’s support has evolved toward more operational forms of assistance, including support for the civilian component of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), as well as initiatives aimed at strengthening police capacities, infrastructure, specialized training, financial investigations, and maritime and port security.

He also highlighted progress in the development of the Haiti Roadmap Dashboard, conceived as a tool to provide greater visibility, traceability, and clarity regarding the contributions and progress of the international community. The first phase, focused on OAS projects, has already been completed, and the second phase seeks to incorporate information on member states’ support. In this regard, he called on delegations to submit pending information so that their contributions can be systematized on the platform and more fully reflect the collective support for Haiti.

For his part, Haiti’s Permanent Representative to the OAS, Jean Josué Pierre, confirmed that the report presented by the Secretary General reflects the reality on the ground and emphasized that "today there are in Haiti still modest signs, certainly, but very real signs of hope, indicating that things are beginning to change and that life, peace, and security are gradually seeking to reclaim their place in the Haitian capital." He further stressed that "the moment now requires consolidating these advances and scaling up efforts," and announced the submission of a draft resolution entitled "Support for Haitian-Led Stabilization and Strengthening Coordination of Hemispheric Assistance," which will be debated at the OAS General Assembly to be held in Panama in June.

Ramdin also announced that prior to the OAS General Assembly, which will take place in Panama from June 22 to 24, a new meeting of the Group of Friends of Haiti will be convened to review progress, align next steps, and mobilize support around the priorities identified in the Roadmap.

"The road ahead will continue to require determination, coordination, and a shared sense of purpose. The OAS stands ready to continue contributing to this effort as a platform for alignment, a facilitator of dialogue, and a partner in implementation," concluded the Secretary General.

HL/ HaitiLibre