48th CARICOM Heads Conference to Tackle Current Geopolitical Challenges

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is expressing deep concern over the slow pace of progress among Haitian stakeholders in establishing a consensual plan for the country’s political transition.

In a statement released today, the CARICOM Eminent Persons Group (EPG) highlighted that, despite ongoing support from both CARICOM and the international community, Haitian leaders have yet to coalesce around an alternative transitional process. The EPG stressed that multiple proposals have already been made public, many of which show clear points of convergence.

“Given the sustained efforts of CARICOM and the international community in supporting a Haitian-led process, the EPG is deeply concerned by the tardiness of the stakeholders to find common ground and coalesce around a Haitian-led consensual agreement on an alternative transitional process despite the points of convergence in the multiple proposals made public,” the statement read.

The group emphasized the urgency of the situation, noting that the mandate of Haiti’s Transitional Council is set to expire on 7 February 2026. It called on political leaders, civil society, and the Haitian people to prioritize national interest and reach a consensus before the deadline to avoid “unwanted repercussions.”

CARICOM’s EPG has continued to offer its good offices to Haitian stakeholders as they navigate the nation’s complex political, security, and institutional challenges. The statement concluded with a call for patriotism and swift action to ensure Haitians determine their own future.