Port-au-Prince, January 26, 2026 – In a significant demonstration of governmental solidarity, Haiti’s transitional leadership conducted a high-profile visit to Armed Forces headquarters to reinforce state backing for military operations against rampant gang violence. Laurent Saint-Cyr, President pro tempore and Coordinator of the Transition Council, led the delegation alongside Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé and Defense Minister Jean Michel Moïse. The high-level delegation engaged in extensive discussions with Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Lieutenant-General Derby Guerrier, Deputy General Jean Jonas, and senior military officials. During the strategic meeting, Saint-Cyr emphatically praised the military’s professionalism and disciplinary standards while emphasizing their crucial role in national stabilization efforts. He articulated the government’s unwavering commitment to modernizing Haiti’s military infrastructure, stating that national recovery remains unattainable without a robust and respected military institution. The Transition Council coordinator specifically highlighted the necessity of absolute political neutrality within armed forces to maintain public trust and international credibility. Prime Minister Fils-Aimé concurrently declared the administration’s determined focus on enhancing operational, logistical, and human resource capacities within military structures. The Prime Minister characterized the security crisis as an absolute priority that is fundamentally interconnected with national unity objectives and institutional stability. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to restoring state authority across all territories while maintaining strict adherence to constitutional principles and rule of law protocols.
Security : Laurent Saint-Cyr and the PM reiterate the State’s support for the FAd’H
