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    Biography of Senator Lorrain Dehoux , a notable figure in Haitian history:   Personal Background Full Name: Lorrain Dehoux Birth: October 8, 1880, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti Death: September 15, 1976, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, at the age of 95 Family: Father: Dr. Jean Baptiste Dehoux, a physician Mother: Acéphie Janvier (sister of Louis-Joseph Janvier) Siblings: Ernest Dehoux, Clerva Dehoux Political Career Lorrain Dehoux was a Haitian senator and a vocal critic of foreign intervention in Haiti. He notably opposed the U.S. occupation of Haiti , which lasted from 1915 to 1934. Dehoux condemned the Executive Agreement of August 7, 1933 , signed between Haiti and the United States, which extended American financial control over Haiti. He argued that this agreement violated the Haitian Constitution and undermined national sovereignty. He described the occupation as su...

  "Old Wine in New Bottles": Composition of the New Haitian Cabinet By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson ( Le Français suit ) June 11, 2024, marks a significant turning point in Haiti's political history with the official appointment of the members of the new Cabinet by Prime Minister Dr. Garry Conille. This announcement, published in the official government journal Le Moniteur, raises as much hope as skepticism about the new government's ability to implement meaningful changes in a complex and tumultuous national context. A Cabinet with Dual Portfolios Garry Conille, in addition to his role as Prime Minister, assumes the portfolio of the Ministry of the Interior and Territorial Communities. This combination of roles, while strategic, raises questions about the effectiveness and focus needed to manage such crucial ministries. Me Carlos Hercule, a lawyer by profession and Conille's personal attorney in Haiti, takes over the Ministry of Justice and Public Securit...

  Dr. Carole Berotte Joseph : L'Arme Secrète de la Diaspora Haïtienne pour le Poste de Premier Ministre en Période de Crise Par Patrick Prézeau Stephenson     Justificatif Politique et Stratégique Dans une période où Haïti est plongée dans une crise politique profonde, marquée par l’insécurité généralisée et la fermeture des établissements scolaires, l’initiative de la diaspora haïtienne de proposer le Dr. Carole Berotte Joseph pour le poste de Premier Ministre apparaît comme une solution non seulement audacieuse mais aussi nécessaire. Voici pourquoi cette nomination constitue une stratégie puissante et prometteuse pour le pays [1]. Expérience et Expertise Le Dr. Carole Berotte Joseph est une figure éminente dans les domaines de l'éducation et de la justice sociale, avec une carrière de plus de 45 ans dédiée à l'amélioration de l'enseignement et à l'avancement des communautés haïtiennes tant aux États-Unis qu'en Haïti. Sa nomination enverrait un si...

  The Presidential Council and the Imminent Arrival of Kenyan Forces in Haiti By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson   (le français suit) The Transitional Presidential Council of Haiti, known as the Conseil Présidentiel de Transition (CPT), has taken a pivotal step in its ongoing struggle against rampant gang violence. A letter was sent to Kenyan President William Ruto, requesting urgent assistance and a "rapid deployment of police" to restore security and stability in the Caribbean nation. The request, however, is not without controversy or irony, given the CPT's initial criticism of Ariel Henry's October 2022 plea for international military intervention. This latest appeal now welcomes a Kenyan-led multinational force of 1,000 police officers to lead the Security Support Mission. A Nation's Cry for Help On May 9, the council addressed President Ruto, emphasizing the "urgent need for multinational security support" to counter the escalating violence in H...