2026-01-29

January 29, 2026 CEP-Mexico agreement strengthens technical capacity but does not resolve security contingency for August 30 elections. Mexico's INE brings twelve years electoral management experience and secure voter ID production capabilities. Partnership focuses on registry management, operator training, technology integration, and materials security. Agreement extends 2021 OAS-coordinated relationship into comprehensive electoral administration support. Electoral calendar explicitly conditions August 30 date on acceptable security environment not yet achieved. Gang control of 23 communes and 80-90 percent of Port-au-Prince renders operations impossible in those zones.