Haiti postpones elections indefinitely as gang violence hampers preparations

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Haiti has indefinitely postponed elections scheduled for December and February, the electoral council said Tuesday, citing technical and operational requirements as gang violence continues to disrupt preparations.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 01:06:11 UTC.

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