US throws 'absolute' support behind Haiti's PM Fils-Aimé

Washington has thrown its "absolute, exclusive, and unwavering" support behind Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, signaling a decisive political shift amid the nation's ongoing crisis. U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met with Fils-Aimé in Port-au-Prince on Friday, May 29, 2026, to discuss critical issues including the fight against armed groups and the conditions necessary for reliable general elections.

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the White House aligns its total, exclusive and unwavering support behind the head of the Haitian Government.

The high-level meeting, also attended by U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Dennis B. Hankins and other State Department officials, alongside key Haitian ministers, underscored the U.S. commitment to Fils-Aimé's leadership. According to the Prime Minister's office, the White House views Fils-Aimé's government as the legitimate entity to guide Haiti toward free and sovereign elections.

During the discussions, Landau commended Fils-Aimé's leadership and determination. He observed the security improvements in symbolic government spaces like the National Palace, which has seen its institutional activity fully restored. The Prime Minister highlighted successes in territorial reconquest, the re-establishment of state presence, and the strengthening of joint security forces, including the PNH and FAd'H, supported by the bilateral P4000+ program.

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the legitimate pivot to lead the country towards free and sovereign elections.

Both the Haitian government and the U.S. administration reaffirmed their strategic alliance aimed at dismantling armed terror and rebuilding a stable, democratic Haiti. The visit and the strong endorsement from Washington are intended to send a clear message internationally about U.S. backing for the current Haitian leadership.

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Territorial reconquest: Progressive resumption of control of strategic areas of the capital. Sanctification of the State: Restoration of full institutional activity at the National Palace. Combat cooperation: Joint ramp-up of the PNH and FAd’H, reinforced by the impact of the bilateral P4000+ program.