Réponse aux propos de Macron sur le Conseil Présidentiel de Transition (CPT)
Response to Macron’s Comments on Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) Introduction The relationship between Haiti and France is deeply rooted in history, characterized by the legacies of colonization, revolution, and the enduring complexities of postcolonial dynamics. French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent comments at the G20 summit, describing Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) as “total morons” for their dismissal of Prime Minister Garry Conille, warrant a measured but firm response. These remarks, though perhaps born of frustration, undermine the historical context, the sovereignty of Haiti, and the shared responsibility of the international community toward Haiti’s crisis. Historical Context of Haiti-France Relations 1. Colonial Legacy and Independence Haiti's independence in 1804 came at the cost of immense bloodshed and resilience against French colonial exploitation and slavery. While the Haitia...