{"id":27841,"date":"2026-02-01T19:45:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T00:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/haiti-u-s-calls-for-the-dissolution-of-the-tpc-by-february-7-and-a-refocusing-of-binuhs-mandate\/"},"modified":"2026-02-02T10:01:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T15:01:03","slug":"haiti-u-s-calls-for-the-dissolution-of-the-tpc-by-february-7-and-a-refocusing-of-binuhs-mandate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lequotidien509.com\/en\/haiti-u-s-calls-for-the-dissolution-of-the-tpc-by-february-7-and-a-refocusing-of-binuhs-mandate\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHaiti: U.S. Calls for the Dissolution of the TPC by February 7 and a Refocusing of BINUH\u2019s Mandate.\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">During a January 29 session of the United Nations Security Council, the United States reaffirmed its unwavering support for the stabilization of Haiti. Speaking through Ambassador Jennifer Locetta, Washington called for the dissolution of the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) before February 7, 2026, and emphasized the need for strong leadership to combat armed gangs.<br\/> <\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing the Council, the U.S. representative welcomed the unanimous adoption of a new resolution on Haiti, co-sponsored with Panama.<br\/><\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">According to her, maintaining Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aim\u00e9 at the head of the government is \u201cintegral\u201d to stabilization efforts:<br\/><br\/><\/p>&#13;\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">&#13;\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cGang violence can only be stopped through strong and consistent leadership, supported by the Haitian people.\u201d<br\/><\/p>&#13;\n<\/blockquote>\r\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">The United States believes that his role is central to the fight against armed groups and to the restoration of public order.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most sensitive points of the statement concerns the Transitional Presidential Council.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">Quoting Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Jennifer Locetta stated:<\/p>&#13;\n\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">&#13;\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Transitional Presidential Council must be dissolved by February 7, without corrupt actors interfering in the democratic process.\u201d<\/p>&#13;\n<\/blockquote>\r\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">This position confirms U.S. pressure to accelerate the transition toward elected authorities and to limit the influence of political networks deemed opportunistic.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">The United States also underscored the importance of international coordination, particularly with: the Anti-Gang Task Force, the United Nations Support Office in Haiti, BINUH (the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti), and the Organization of American States (OAS).<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">Each structure is called upon to play a specific role in restoring security and governance.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">In line with a decree by President Donald Trump regarding U.S. participation in multilateral organizations, Washington advocated for a rationalization of the UN mandate in Haiti.<br\/><\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">The United States therefore proposed a reduction in the scope of BINUH\u2019s mandate, which it considers overly broad.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">From now on, its priority missions are: support for the organization of elections, assistance with the disarmament and reintegration program for former gang members, and monitoring and reporting on the situation on the ground.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">This reform aims to refocus the United Nations on its peace and security missions.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">Washington also insists on more rigorous use of financial resources provided by member states.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"p3 wp-block-paragraph\">According to Ambassador Locetta, international contributions must be used in an \u201ceffective and responsible\u201d manner in the context of a prolonged crisis.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Editorial<\/p>&#13;\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United States emphasized the importance of the Anti-Gang Task Force, BINUH, and the OAS. 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