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  The Far-Left Perspective on Haiti's Political Transition By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson ( Le Français suit ) Context and Critique Henriot Dorcent's article, "In Haiti, the Masks Come Off," presents a vehement critique of Prime Minister Garry Conille's government and the broader political transition in Haiti. Dorcent asserts that the current transition is merely a facade orchestrated by U.S. imperialism, designed to maintain control over Haiti's political and economic affairs [1]. While some points in Dorcent's argument warrant consideration, it's crucial to provide a balanced analysis to understand the complexities of Haiti's political landscape. U.S. Influence and Haitian Sovereignty Dorcent's claim that the U.S. orchestrated the entire political transition in Haiti, appointing Garry Conille and Normil Rameau, oversimplifies the situation. While the U.S. undoubtedly has significant influence in Haiti, it is important to recognize th...

  Evaluating Normil Rameau as Chief of Haitian Police in an Urban Warfare Crisis By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson ( Le Français suit ) Background and Context The recent appointment of Rameau Normil as Chief of the Haitian National Police (PNH) by the Presidential Council and Prime Minister Garry Conille has sparked considerable debate. Normil replaces Frantz Elbé at a critical time when Haiti is grappling with severe urban warfare challenges and the imminent deployment of the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MMSS). Normil, a seasoned veteran of the PNH, returns to a role he previously held, raising questions about his suitability and the decision-making process behind his reappointment. Normil Rameau's Track Record Rameau Normil has a long history with the PNH. He graduated from the 4th promotion of the National Police Training Center (CFPNH) and has held several key positions within the force. From 2012 to 2018, he served as the Director of the Central Directorate...