HAITI-OAS is closely monitoring the situation in Haiti.

WASHINGTON, CMC – The Organization of American States (OAS) says it is“closely monitoring” the situation in Haiti, where efforts continue to remove Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé from office.

On Thursday, the United States warned it would consider that “any person who supports such a destabilizing initiative, which favours the gangs, would be acting against the interests of the United States, the region, and the Haitian people, and will take appropriate measures accordingly.”

It warned that such a maneuver would undermine efforts to establish “a minimal level of security and stability” in Haiti, where gang violence is surging, and poverty is deepening.

In a statement, the OAS said that it remains committed to dialogue with the Haitian authorities, “in a context of persistent uncertainty surrounding the current transitional framework.
”In this context, the Secretariat reiterates that the mandate of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) is to end on February 7, 2026, in accordance with the provisions of the Agreement of April 3rd, 2024.”

Earlier this week, a resolution to dismiss Fils-Aimé had the support of five members of the CPT, but advisor Smith Augustin finally reversed his decision and refused to sign.

In a correspondence addressed to the members of the Council, President Pro tempore and Coordinator of the CPT, Laurent Saint-Cyr, said he was opposed to any resolution aimed at calling into question governmental stability ahead of February 7, when the council is provisionally scheduled to step down.

He denounced any attempt to rush or take major decisions without a broad, structured, and truly representative dialogue across the different sectors of national life, including the diversity of political sensitivities that have enjoyed, to varying degrees, proven electoral legitimacy.

The OAS said that decisions regarding future governance arrangements rest with Haitian leadership and the relevant national stakeholders.

“Any political arrangement emerging from this process would benefit from being clearly defined and time-bound, so that transitional mechanisms remain temporary in nature. A results-oriented approach would also be essential, with priority given to restoring security and enabling the organization of elections.

“Effectiveness would hinge on strong coordination, including constructive engagement with international partners. Above all, a spirit of unity should prevail, placing the interests and well-being of the Haitian people at the center of all efforts.”

The OAS said that Haiti stands at a critical juncture in its history. With the support of the international community, the country continues to address urgent security challenges while working toward the restoration of legitimately elected institutions as the foundation for economic and social recovery.

“In this delicate context, the preservation of stability, dialogue, and institutional continuity remains essential, and the current relative stability should be sustained and strengthened.

”The General Secretariat calls on all political actors and the nation’s driving forces to act responsibly, in the interest of peace and the Haitian people. Faithful to its mandates and principles, the OAS reaffirms that Haiti remains a priority and reiterates its commitment to supporting stable governance and the strengthening of democratic institutions.”

Earlier this month, the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) warned that it is “vital that stakeholders, civil society and the people of Haiti reach a consensus before 7 February 2026,” adding that “a failure to do so could lead to unwanted repercussions.”

The EPG, comprising the former prime ministers of St. Lucia, Jamaica, and the Bahamas, said time is therefore of the essence and that it has continued to render its good offices to Haitian stakeholders as they address “the myriad political, security, and institutional challenges facing Haiti at this time”.