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  Is Haiti Ready to Pay the Price for Its Own Bukele Option? By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson (Le Français suit) In the depths of its current crisis, Haiti stands at a defining moment. With armed gangs controlling vast swaths of urban centers and rural enclaves, traditional approaches to governance and diplomacy have proven inadequate. The call for a decisive, militarized strategy—what some term Haiti’s “Bukele option,” inspired by El Salvador’s aggressive crackdown on gangs under President Nayib Bukele—presents both an opportunity and a challenge for Haitian diplomacy[1]. The Bukele Model: Lessons for Haiti El Salvador’s dramatic transformation from a gang-ridden state to a relatively secure nation under Bukele has captured global attention. His strategy has combined: 1. Relentless Urban Warfare Tactics: Deploying heavily armed security forces to dismantle gang strongholds. 2. Mass Incarceration: Constructing mega-prisons to detain thousands of gang members without bail. 3. Nar...

  Strategies to Defeat Terrorist Gangs in Haiti: An Integrated Approach The recent escalation of violence in Haiti, particularly in Port-au-Prince, necessitates a comprehensive and multifaceted strategy to effectively combat and dismantle terrorist gangs. We propose an integrated approach that leverages both international support and local initiatives, including the controversial "Bwakale" movement. A recent poll sponsored by the “Manifeste l’Appel du Lambi” and partners indicates that 85% of respondents support a global strategy that incorporates civilian defense groups, signaling a potential robust endorsement for movements like Bwakale as part of the solution [1]. Understanding the Context The crisis in Haiti, which intensified on 29 February with coordinated gang attacks, has plunged the nation into a severe humanitarian crisis, infrastructure destruction, and political turmoil. Despite the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry and the formation of a new governm...

  The CPT Ignores Red Flags and nominates Garry Conille as Haiti's Prime Minister By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson The Presidential Council this May 28 decided to nominate former Prime Minister Garry Conille to lead Haiti’s transition, securing a majority consensus of 6 out of 7. Council member Louis Gerald Gilles informed The Associated Press that earlier on Tuesday, six out of the seven council members with voting authority selected Conille. He mentioned that one member, Laurent St. Cyr, was not in Haiti and therefore did not participate in the vote [1] . While this decision is welcomed, it is not without controversy and raises significant questions about the future direction of the country. This article aims to dissect the implications of Conille’s nomination, especially in light of the red flags surrounding his previous tenure. Background and Political Context Garry Conille, a seasoned diplomat and United Nations official, served as Haiti's Prime Minister for a brief p...