
Haiti Teeters on Brink of Chaos as Transitional Council's Mandate Expires
Haiti Teeters on Brink of Political Chaos as Transitional Council's Mandate Expires
politics•2/9/2026
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Haiti Teeters on Brink of Political Chaos as Transitional Council's Mandate Expires

Haiti teeters on the brink of chaos as its constitutionally mandated two-year term comes to an end without a general election, leaving the Forum of Former Prime Ministers warning of a potential power vacuum that could render the government illegitimate. The country's leadership crisis poses a significant threat not only to Haiti's fragile democracy but also to regional security.

The recent decision by a federal judge to delay the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians is a significant development in the ongoing narrative of global migration and humanitarian crises.