‘Will act accordingly’: US threatens action against Haitian council

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Allison GrinerJanuary 23, 2026 at 12:15 AM

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In January 2026, the United States issued a warning to Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council, threatening action if the council undermines the nation's security. The US embassy stated its goal is to establish security and stability in Haiti, which has been struggling with gang violence and instability. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau indicated the US would view any changes to the council's composition as disruptive and supportive of gangs. The US warned it would consider anyone supporting such changes as acting against the interests of the United States, the region, and the Haitian people. The current council's term is set to expire on February 7.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Nicolas Maduro (Maduro) 40% Monroe Doctrine ×245% Venezuela ×250% Christopher Landau ×260% Donald Trump ×370% Transitional Presidential Council ×485% United States ×890% Haiti ×795%

Keywords

haiti 100% us 90% transitional presidential council 80% gang violence 70% instability 60% security 60% monroe doctrine 50% elections 40% corruption 40%