2026-01-06

Deploy additional security force units to Artibonite corridor to prevent further territorial consolidation along National Road Number 1. Establish rapid response capacity in Saint-Marc to address displacement events and prevent gang territorial gains from becoming permanent. Coordinate with OCHA to pre-position humanitarian resources for anticipated additional Artibonite displacements in January. Brief international partners that Port-au-Prince operational pause reflects geographic shift not strategic de-escalation. Prepare contingency plans for simultaneous Port-au-Prince and Artibonite operations in late January as February 7 deadline approaches. CONFIDENCE High confidence based on official institutional reporting.