Government Moves to Cut State Spending Under Austerity Plan

In an economic context deemed concerning, the Haitian government says it is adopting a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing public spending and preserving macroeconomic balances. These provisions are set out in Circular 017, addressed to all authorizing officers of the national public administration, dated Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

“The acquisition of new vehicles is prohibited; fuel expenditure credits for public institutions will be revised downward, even if it means limiting travel; official and staff travel abroa