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  Analysis of Corruption within Haiti's Political Elite: A New Perspective By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson   (Le Francais suit) Corruption within Haiti's political elite is a complex phenomenon that cannot be fully understood without considering its historical roots and structural dimensions. According to Leslie Péan, corruption in Haiti goes beyond the isolated acts of corrupt individuals; it is deeply embedded in the country's socio-political and economic fabric, inherited from a long history of colonial domination, social inequalities, and foreign interventions [1]. We attempt here to add to this analysis by using a quantitative approach based on structured text analysis, with the results made available online through a Shiny application. The application provides interactive tools to explore and analyze corruption data by political figure and location, offering insights into historical trends and the geographical distribution of corruption in Haiti [2]. The structur...

  Haiti’s Transition in Peril: Corruption Allegations Rock the CPT’s Credibility By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson   (le français suit) The recent allegations of bribery involving members of Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) have cast a shadow over the country's already fragile political landscape. As a body entrusted with guiding Haiti through a critical transition and preparing for elections, the CPT's legitimacy is paramount. The accusations that three of its members—Louis Gérald Gilles, Smith Augustin, and Emmanuel Vertilaire—allegedly demanded a bribe from Raoul Pierre-Louis, the chairman of the National Bank of Credit (BNC), threaten not only the council's credibility but also the broader international-backed effort to stabilize Haiti [1]. The Ethical Dilemma At the heart of this scandal is a fundamental ethical dilemma: how should the CPT, tasked with leading Haiti towards democracy, respond to these serious allegations? The response must be gr...

  Corruption's Stranglehold: How Haiti’s Leaders Betrayed Their Ancestral Legacy By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson   (le français suit) Introduction Once again, corruption is making headlines in Haiti. The Anti-Corruption Unit has opened an investigation into bribery allegations involving three members of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT). These CPT members have been accused of extortion by the chairman of the board of directors of Haiti’s Bank of Credit (BNC). According to Raoul Pierre-Louis, the chairman of the BNC’s board, councilors Smith Augustin, Louis Gérald Gilles, and Emmanuel Vertilaire allegedly abused their positions to illicitly demand a significant sum of money in exchange for allowing him to keep his job. Haiti, the first black nation to gain independence in 1804, has a history marked by the struggle against oppression. However, the legacy of courage and resilience of our ancestors seems betrayed by the ongoing deterioration of the country, exacer...