Chaos Électoral en Vue : La Machine Rouillée d'Haïti Peut-Elle Assurer des Élections Équitables en 2025 ?
Electoral Chaos Looms: Can Haiti's Rusty Machine Deliver Fair Elections in 2025? By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson ( Le Français suit ) As Prime Minister Conille visited the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) on Tuesday, June 18th, Haiti braces itself for the 2025 elections, facing significant challenges in forming the CEP. The electoral machinery in Haiti is notoriously rusted, and the institution has lacked electoral advisers for nearly three years. With the last elections dating back to 2016, the obstacles to conducting credible and transparent elections in 2025 are numerous and complex. Main Challenges of a Rusted Electoral Machine 1. Establishing an Electoral Calendar To organize the 2025 elections, the CEP must first establish a clear and practical electoral calendar. This calendar is the backbone of the entire electoral process, setting deadlines for voter registration, candidate nominations, campaigns, and the election day itself. Without a well-d...