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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 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, which are the first to be held in the country in over a decade.

Key Facts

  • Albert Ramdin, Secretary General of the OAS, visited Haiti to assess the security situation.
  • The OAS identifies gang violence and loss of territorial control as primary obstacles in Haiti.
  • Haiti is currently preparing to hold general elections for the first time in more than ten years.
  • 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“Backer of the anti-gang force in Haiti”personAlbert Ramdin“Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS)”locationHaití“Country currently facing gang violence and preparing for elections”locationPuerto Príncipe“Capital city of Haiti where the statement was made”