Haiti: Electoral decree updates, fatal shooting, and inflation figures

Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) stated on May 27, 2026, that it has not received any revised version of the electoral decree from the executive branch since the official submission on April 24, 2026. The CEP asserts it has had no communication or requests from the government regarding potential changes to the document. Consequently, the CEP does not recognize any modified version of the decree that might be circulating with significant alterations it was not informed about.

In other news, Dr. Roger Germain, the owner of the Gamma laboratory, was killed by gunfire in Bourdon, near the Ministry of Planning, on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Reports indicate that a shootout occurred, and the doctor was mortally wounded in his armored vehicle while attempting to flee the area. The exact circumstances remain confused, with some witnesses suggesting Dr. Germain was the target, while others believe it was a kidnapping attempt that went wrong.

Economic indicators show that inflation in Haiti increased by 3.5% in April 2026, a rebound anticipated by economic analysts and the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) following a rise in petroleum product prices. The General Consumer Price Index climbed from 590.6 in March to 610.5 in April, marking a significant monthly acceleration of 3.4%, compared to the previous 0.8%. The annual inflation rate now stands at 21.6%.

Additionally, the Haitian Embassy in Argentina announced that the National Identification Office (ONI) is now open at its premises in Buenos Aires, inviting the Haitian community to register for the new unique national identification card (NINU). Meanwhile, the Minister of Haitians Living Abroad (MHAVE), Kathia Verdier, held a ceremony to present letters of nomination and promotion to dozens of staff members, recognizing their work. The Economic and Social Assistance Fund (FAES), in conjunction with the Directorate General for Civil Protection (DGPC), also distributed 3,000 hot meals as part of mobile canteen operations.