Haiti police chief says a plan is underway for elections this year despite gang violence

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The head of Haiti’s National Police told The Associated Press on Friday that authorities are still working on a plan to safely hold general elections this year as promised by the government, despite persistent gang violence. When asked if he felt Haiti would be ready to hold elections this year, Paraison side-stepped the question. Haiti’s government has said it plans to hold general elections in late August and a runoff in early December.