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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade

OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin calls for international assistance to address gang violence in Haiti

Albert Ramdin, Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), stated that Haiti requires external support to combat gang activity and regain control of territory. This appeal comes as the nation prepares for its first general elections in over ten years.

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Why It Matters

The stability of Haiti's security environment directly impacts the feasibility of upcoming general elections and the restoration of state authority in gang-controlled areas.

Key Facts

  • Albert Ramdin visited Haiti to assess the current security situation.
  • The OAS identifies gang control of territory as a primary obstacle to national stability.
  • Haiti is currently preparing for its first general elections in more than a decade.
  • The OAS is calling for international aid to help the Haitian state regain control of its territory.

Who's Mentioned

personJovenel Moïse“Former president of Haiti, assassinated in July 2021”organizationOrganización de los Estados Americanos“International organization advocating for Haitian security”organizationONU“Backing the anti-gang force in Haiti”personAlbert Ramdin“Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS)”locationHaití“Country facing gang violence and preparing for elections”