Monday, the Spanish Government expressed concern at the acts of violence that took place in recent days in Haiti https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16398-haiti-flash-situation-of-violence-and-anarchy.html which caused another postponement of elections scheduled Sunday, January 24 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16394-haiti-flash-elections-of-january-24-are-canceled-update-7h10-pm.html

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Executive (Spanish) appealed to the public, the government, political parties and all political actors in Haiti so that "there is calm in the country and that the will of the Haitian people can express through free and fair elections."

"[...] The election process will serve, undoubtedly, to preserve stability and democratic progress made by Haiti in recent years, "according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Therefore, the Spanish government said it is necessary that on the basis of dialogue and consensus can be found "quickly" a new date for the holding of the second round of presidential and legislative elections currently on hold.

Finally, Spain underlined the importance that the current electoral process can continue and conclude in a peaceful and civilized manner.

S/ HaitiLibre