US Warning Haiti TPC 2026: State Department Signals Action as Mandate Expires

The clock is ticking for Haiti's governing body, and Washington's patience is wearing thin. The United States has issued a blunt warning to Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council (TPC), stating it won't tolerate any moves that compromise the Caribbean nation's fragile security.

US Warning Haiti TPC 2026: Stability Over Political Maneuvering

In a stern communication released on January 22, 2026, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau emphasized that the primary goal remains the establishment of "baseline security and stability." The warning comes as the TPC's tenure is set to expire on February 7.

According to Landau, the U.S. would view any attempt to change the government's composition at this late stage as an effort to undermine security. He stated that those supporting such disruptive steps would be seen as acting against the interests of the region and the Haitian people, promising that the U.S. will "act accordingly."

A Nation Under Siege by Gang Violence

The humanitarian situation in Haiti is dire. A recent UN report found that between January and November 2025, an estimated 8,100 people were killed—a sharp rise from the 5,600 recorded in 2024. Gangs now control up to 90 percent of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

The political vacuum following the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise has allowed these criminal elements to flourish. While the TPC was intended to pave the way for elections, internal infighting and corruption allegations have stalled progress. Federal elections, originally slated for last year, are now postponed until August 2026.

The 'Donroe Doctrine' and Regional Influence

This pressure from the Trump administration reflects a broader foreign policy shift dubbed the "Donroe Doctrine." It's a modern riff on the Monroe Doctrine, signaling that the entire Western Hemisphere falls under the U.S. sphere of influence. This assertive stance has already been seen in recent policies regarding Venezuela and Greenland.