La Nomination Controversée du Premier Ministre Haïtien en Pleine Crise
The Controversial Appointment of Haiti's Prime Minister Amidst Crisis By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) While the agenda for the day's meeting of the Transitional Presidential Council only scheduled the election of a president or coordinator, which resulted in the election of Edgard Leblanc fils, an incident occurred that disrupted the discussions. The selection of Fritz Bélizaire, an unknown figure, as Haiti's new Prime Minister by a slim majority of four out of seven voting members within the transitional council, contrary to the political accord of April 8, underscores the deepening complexities and challenges in Haiti’s political landscape. This deviation from previously agreed-upon processes suggests a fracturing within the political leadership, potentially undermining the legitimacy and stability of the transitional government. The unexpected choice, diverging from the accord, raises questions about the coherence and unity of the council’s app...