2025-12-12

August 30, 2026 is the confirmed election date per government decree approved December 1 and reported by France24, EFE, and Congressional Research Service. The February 1 date was an obsolete draft timeline. The CPT mandate expires February 7, 2026 creating a seven month legal vacuum before elections unless CARICOM negotiates emergency extension framework. Bel-Air violence continues fifth day with 60 plus dead and no police intervention or government statements. Candidate registration deadline Sunday December 15 shows unusual silence from major opposition parties suggesting either quiet registration or coordinated boycott. MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS