2026-02-07

Daily Intelligence Brief (English) | 11 pages

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council formally dissolved today transferring executive power to Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime in a ceremony at Villa d'Accueil around 10:00 AM. Fils-Aime now governs alone through the Council of Ministers with no presidential oversight structure. Three U.S. warships remain deployed in Port-au-Prince Bay under Operation Southern Spear. PNH deployed massive security presence including new South Korean armored vehicles. No major security incidents occurred during transition. The CPT's dissolution was orderly but governance framework lacks institutional checks. Exchange rate remained stable at approximately 131 HTG/USD. International community backing solidifies Fils-Aime position despite domestic opposition from 70+ party coalition.