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  Building a 10K-Strong Army in Haiti: A Strategic Investment for National Security and Stability (update) By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit)   Port-au-Prince & New York, September 2025  — As Haiti’s CPT President convenes with diaspora leaders in New York during this week’s United Nations General Assembly, the conversation on reconstructing Haiti’s armed forces has taken on renewed urgency. With the nation still gripped by insecurity and the economic costs of instability mounting, a robust military is increasingly seen as a keystone for Haiti’s recovery and long-term stability. Updated Cost-Benefit Analysis: 2025 Perspective In 2023, the socio-economic toll of insecurity in Haiti was estimated at $1.5 billion. Adjusting for two years of inflation (averaging 5% annually, based on standardized equipment procurement trends and reported cost escalations), the cost figures for building and maintaining a 10,000-strong army now warrant a fresh look. ...

  Corruption's Stranglehold: How Haiti’s Leaders Betrayed Their Ancestral Legacy By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson   (le français suit) Introduction Once again, corruption is making headlines in Haiti. The Anti-Corruption Unit has opened an investigation into bribery allegations involving three members of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT). These CPT members have been accused of extortion by the chairman of the board of directors of Haiti’s Bank of Credit (BNC). According to Raoul Pierre-Louis, the chairman of the BNC’s board, councilors Smith Augustin, Louis Gérald Gilles, and Emmanuel Vertilaire allegedly abused their positions to illicitly demand a significant sum of money in exchange for allowing him to keep his job. Haiti, the first black nation to gain independence in 1804, has a history marked by the struggle against oppression. However, the legacy of courage and resilience of our ancestors seems betrayed by the ongoing deterioration of the country, exacer...

[1] Haiti: The U.S. and IMF's Hunting Ground By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson ( Le Français suit ) Haiti, the first independent black republic, has a long and tumultuous history of external interference and internal instability. In recent years, the influence of the United States and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Haiti's political and economic landscape has become increasingly evident. This dynamic has turned Haiti's government into a "chasse gardée" (private hunting ground) for these powerful international players, raising questions about sovereignty, autonomy, and the future of the Haitian state. The U.S. Influence The United States has historically played a significant role in Haiti's political affairs. From the occupation in 1915 to the more recent interventions in the 21st century, the U.S. has continually asserted its influence over Haitian politics. This influence is manifest in several ways: 1.     Political Appointments and Endorsements : The...