UN special envoy Carlos Ruiz Massieu stated on October 19, 2026 that electoral preparations in Haiti progressed with over 35 political groups registering 3,500 candidates, expecting elections could occur in 2027 if security permits

Efforts by international actors to prevent armed conflict from starting, contain it once underway, and support post-conflict stabilization. Encompasses military deployments, ceasefire monitoring, civilian protection, and political mediation — a central function of multilateral security architecture.