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  Unlocking Haiti's Political Stalemate: CARICOM Missions and the Quest for an Agreement By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson     (Le français suit) Introduction: Haiti, a nation entangled in an enduring political stalemate, finds itself once again at a crossroads. The recent conclusion of the fourth CARICOM mission, marked by the failure of political actors to forge an agreement, highlights the profound challenges that have rooted the country in a prolonged state of uncertainty. In this essay, we delve into the complex issues contributing to the political deadlock in Haiti, drawing insights from the "L'Appel du Lambi" Manifesto and considering the implications of the recent CARICOM missions. Historical Shadows: To decipher the present, one must scrutinize the historical shadows cast over the Haitian landscape. The nation's narrative, a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, struggles for freedom, and recurring political turbulence, shapes its current dil...

  Gangs and Political Stalemate in Haiti: Towards an Imminent Humanitarian Catastrophe By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson: (French follows) Introduction:  Haiti, the Caribbean nation grappling with a tumultuous history, finds itself entangled in a complex web of political deadlock and the menacing influence of powerful armed gangs. The situation, aggravated by the absence of elected representatives and the imminent threat of acute hunger, paints a grim picture of a nation struggling to find its footing. By dissecting the intricate layers of this crisis, it becomes evident that the intertwined threads of political instability and rampant gang activity are pushing Haiti dangerously close to a humanitarian catastrophe. Historical Context:  Haiti's political history, marred by dictatorship, foreign interventions, and corrupt governance, has created a fertile ground for the emergence and perpetuation of powerful armed gangs. Since the fall of the Duvalier regime in 1986, the lack o...

  Unlocking Haiti's Political Stalemate: CARICOM Missions and the Quest for an Agreement By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson  (Le français suit) Introduction: Haiti, a nation entangled in an enduring political stalemate, finds itself once again at a crossroads. The recent conclusion of the fourth CARICOM mission, marked by the failure of political actors to forge an agreement, highlights the profound challenges that have rooted the country in a prolonged state of uncertainty. In this essay, we explore the complex issues contributing to the political deadlock in Haiti, drawing insights from the "L'Appel du Lambi" Manifesto and considering the implications of the recent CARICOM missions. Historical Shadows: To decipher the present, one must scrutinize the historical shadows cast over the Haitian landscape. The nation's narrative, a tapestry woven with threads of resilience, struggles for freedom, and recurring political turbulence, shapes its current dilemma and the...