U.S.-Haiti Security and Elections Talks: U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau met Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé in Port-au-Prince, with discussions centered on armed groups and the conditions for credible general elections, as Washington signaled “full support” for restoring state authority. Regional Security Coordination: Landau’s two-day trip also included meetings in the Dominican Republic, where officials discussed shared economic and security priorities; meanwhile, Haiti’s police reported a deadly operation in Artibonite against the Gran Grif gang. Religious Leaders Push Peace Agenda: Haiti’s National Conference of Religious Leaders closed with a joint declaration committing faith communities to violence prevention, civic education, support for vulnerable groups, and youth reintegration. Elections Security Planning: The CEP met the Electoral Security Unit to map a security framework for transporting materials, protecting election staff, and safeguarding voters and candidates. Armed Forces Reconstruction Roadmap: Defense Minister Mario Andrésol outlined a long-term plan to rebuild the FAd’H after the 1995 dissolution, framing the army’s future role in territorial reconquest while police maintain public order. Women’s Safety and Services: The government launched the first shelters for women and girls fleeing gender-based violence, with four sites funded by Haiti. Public Order and Daily Governance: Police operations cleared parts of the Croix Périsse road and removed barricades; a new municipal commission was installed in Cité Soleil. Health and Infrastructure Moves: Nippes health authorities began supplying hospitals with medical and pharmaceutical equipment, and a partnership was signed to speed up transport of blood and biological specimens nationwide. Diaspora Voting Prep: Haiti’s diaspora ministries and the CEP held a working session on mechanisms for voter registration through consulates and embassies ahead of general elections.