2026-01-04

Civil society organization MOPAL declared on January 4 that gangs control the quasi-totality of Port-au-Prince, Artibonite, and Plateau Central, directly contradicting the Gang Suppression Force's December 31 claims of retaking gang-controlled territories. Political analyst Jerry Tardieu's December 7 interview circulated widely, confirming that Article 6.1 of the May 23, 2024 decree explicitly prohibits CPT mandate extension, creating a constitutional barrier to government transition strategy. The 18-day gang operational pause continues with zero incidents reported on . Thirty-four days remain until the February 7, 2026 CPT mandate expiration, with no replacement framework visible and fundamental contradictions between international messaging and ground reality intensifying.