2025-12-18
QUICK SUMMARY FOR STAKEHOLDERS
PNH conducting offensive operations south of US Embassy in Pernier, Torcel, Croix-des-Bouquets
with Rue des Freres blocked and heavy gunfire reported.
UN issued critical warning that Haiti rapidly becoming central drug transshipment hub with over two
tonnes cocaine seized in 2025 and guns-for-drugs trade documented with Jamaica.
CPJ report exposes government passed budget in secret without publication violating constitutional
transparency requirements and undermining electoral process financial prerequisites.
Contestation period ends December 19 with final candidate list publication December 22
determining whether August 30 elections remain viable.
GSF deployment timeline remains June 2026 per UN assessment with operational capacity
questions unresolved.