Haiti’s political transition remained fragile. After the February 2024 surge in violence, regional negotiations produced a new transitional framework and led to acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation. A Transitional Presidential Council was installed in April and Gary Conille became prime minister in June. However, corruption allegations and internal tensions triggered Conille’s resignation in November, after which the council appointed Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, underscoring ongoing instability and fragmentation.
The deteriorating security environment has deepened the economic crisis. Haiti recorded its sixth consecutive year of negative growth, while inflation, though declining, continued to strain household budgets. Currency stabilization and marginal improvements in monetary and fiscal management did little to offset the broader collapse of economic activity. Weak infrastructure and widespread displacement further constrained any prospect for recovery.
Governance remained extremely weak in the face of widespread violence. Armed groups controlled large parts of Port-au-Prince, leading to mass displacement and a severe humanitarian crisis. The United Nations-mandated security mission led by Kenya fell short of its own objectives, and international sanctions have so far had only limited effects.
