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  The Presidential Transitional Council: Last Chance or New Masquerade? PROC 24 Responds. By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson   ( Le français suit )   Introduction In response to the acute humanitarian, social, and political crisis engulfing Haiti, the establishment of the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) and the appointment of Edgard Leblanc Fils as its head through a consensus among four of the seven voting members was a welcome yet controversial development. Despite optimism surrounding the April 12, 2024 decree that established the CPT, challenges soon emerged that threaten the Council’s ability to deliver on its mandate. In this context, the Platform of Civil Society Networks Facing the 2024 Crisis (PROC 24) has highlighted the urgent need for unified leadership and renewed dialogue to guide the nation toward stability[1]. This essay will analyze the core challenges facing the CPT, evaluate the significance of civil society engagement, and explore potentia...

Facing Disapproval, the BMI Backs Down: An Analysis of Power Dynamics within Haiti's Presidential Transitional Council By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson   (Le Français suit) Introduction In Haiti, a political arena rife with conflicts of interest and strategic maneuvers, the formation of the Indissoluble Majority Bloc (BMI) within the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) marks a significant turning point in the governance landscape. Recent developments involving the BMI's decision to appoint Fritz Bélizaire as Prime Minister not only shed light on the complexities of transitional governance but also underscore the ongoing struggle for control within the CPT. This essay explores the implications of BMI's actions, the reactions of various political factions, and the broader consequences for Haiti's political stability. Background The CPT, an organ formed in response to Haiti's deep political crisis, consists of representatives from various political entities, includi...