In the Grip of Gangs, Haiti Faces a Government Leadership Vacuum

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Frances Robles, David C. Adams and André PaultreFebruary 6, 2026 at 11:44 PM

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Haiti faces a leadership vacuum as the tenure of its U.S.-backed presidential council expires on Saturday. The council, established nearly two years ago to organize elections and stabilize the country, has been criticized for poor governance and corruption. The country has been without an elected president for almost five years. The U.S. and the UN are urging the current prime minister, appointed by the council, to remain in power. The situation is exacerbated by widespread gang violence and poverty, leaving many Haitians hoping for a strong, functional government.

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Pétion-Ville 30% UN 40% Jovenel Moïse 40% Port-au-Prince ×250% Telicia Louis ×360% United States ×470% Haiti ×790%

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leadership vacuum 90% haiti 80% government 80% gangs 70% presidential council 70% poverty 60% united states 50%

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Haiti

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