During an official visit to Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres painted an alarming picture of the situation in Haiti during a press conference. Faced with what he described as “the most severe humanitarian crisis in the Western Hemisphere,” Mr. Guterres called on the international community to strengthen its security, political, and financial support for the country, while praising the resilience of the Haitian people and the first signs of a restoration of state authority.

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press,