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  Haiti: An Uncertain Fils-Aimé Cabinet and the Dangers of Governance Dominated by a Disparaged Sector By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Francais suit) The recent change in leadership in Haiti, marked by the impeachment of Garry Conille in favor of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman and unsuccessful candidate for the Senate, has raised serious concerns. This transition, although presented as a stabilization effort, reveals serious dangers related to the growing influence of certain sectors in Haitian political spheres. Influential voices, such as those of Samuel Madistin and Jacques Ted Saint-Dic, respectively of the “Fondasyon Je Klere” and the Montana Agreement Monitoring Office (BSA), express their skepticism. These astute observers believe that this elite stranglehold on power risks aggravating the current crisis instead of mitigating it [1]. Contested Governance and a Prime Minister Under Fire For Madistin and Saint-Dic, the choice of Fils-Aimé does not seem insignificant: i...

  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, b...

  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 ...