2026-02-01

GSF Gang Suppression Force deployment progress with Special Representative Jack Christofides assuming post mid-February and first April contingent arrivals determining force generation timeline. Electoral calendar May 19 campaign launch deadline approaches requiring CEP decision to proceed postpone or admit infeasibility given security constraints. Food security trajectory into April through May lean season with Artibonite Department planting and harvest subject to gang interference. Humanitarian funding gap for 880 million dollar appeal affecting program sustainability and potential for hot meal suspension expansion and deeper ration cuts if WFP 94 million dollar shortfall persists.