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  Haiti: A Decisive Week for Political and Security Futures By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) This week, Haiti faces one of the most intense moments in its recent history, with political instability and rising insecurity reaching alarming levels. The capital, Port-au-Prince, is engulfed in uncontrollable violence, and armed gangs are gaining ground in Solino, now controlling nearly 80% of the neighborhood. A crucial meeting between the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) and Prime Minister Garry Conille is set for Tuesday, October 29, 2024, amidst a severe political crisis [1] . The outcome of this meeting could shape the future of governance and security in Haiti, but uncertainty remains about whether it will lead to meaningful action or deepen the current crisis. A Governance System in Disarray The CPT, tasked with guiding this period of transition, is itself mired in internal power struggles. Rumors are circulating about a potential cabinet reshuffle, backe

  A Call for Accountability in the Haitian Transitional Presidential Council   By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) Introduction Haiti stands at a crossroads in its pursuit of justice and governance integrity. The Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) has been tasked with leading the country towards stability and democracy. However, the CPT’s credibility is now imperiled by accusations of corruption among several of its key advisors. This crisis highlights the need for immediate action to preserve the integrity of the CPT, and more broadly, the national governance structures that the Haitian people depend upon. The party EDE,  has called upon its representative, Minister Marc Antoine Berthier, to abstain from the Council of Ministers until the implicated advisors are removed from office. The three counselors currently under investigation—Louis Gérald Gilles, Emmanuel Vertilaire, and Smith Augustin—must step down, in line with Haiti’s April 10, 2024 decree, which