After Two Years of Silence, Laurent Lamothe Calls for a National Awakening
Key Points of the Interview By Jean Mapou PORT-AU-PRINCE.— After nearly two years of relative media discretion, former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe has returned to the public stage during an interview with the podcast «Pièce de Résistance».
By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince · · 3 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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the re-establishment of state authority over the entire territory;
the revival of the economy and the attraction of investments;
the modernization of public administration;
and the strengthening of international cooperation, while prioritizing solutions led by Haitians themselves. Governmental Experience as a Backdrop Throughout the discussion, Laurent Lamothe also reflected on his time as head of government between 2012 and 2014. He argued that during times of crisis, leaders must demonstrate swift action, economic vision, and the ability to unite, particularly by involving the diaspora and international partners. Through this statement, the former Prime Minister thus seeks to relaunch the debate on the future of Haiti and on the necessity, according to him, of leadership capable of rebuilding the state and restoring hope to the population. Jean Mapou/ Le Relief



