December 21st Agreement: Three Years Later, Its Architects Revive the Spirit of an Ever-Invoked Commitment

The December 21, 2022 Agreement, concluded under the government of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, in a national context marked by deep political instability, growing insecurity, institutional fragility, and a governance emergency, celebrated its third year of existence this Monday, December 22, 2025, during a commemorative ceremony organized at the Montana Hotel in Port-au-Prince. In one of the hotel's rooms, members and sympathizers of this political framework gathered for discussions aimed at recalling the scope of this commitment, presented from its inception as a structuring instrument for transition and the consolidation of institutions in Haiti. A Symbolic Date to Recall a Milestone This meeting was an opportunity to highlight the symbolic value of the December 21st date, considered by its proponents as a major political benchmark in recent years. Speakers emphasized the importance of preserving the spirit of dialogue, unity, and concerted governance embodied by the agreement, while reaffirming the necessity of maintaining this framework as a reference in the search for lasting solutions to the national crisis. Three Years Later: Benchmarks and Contextual Realities Three years after its adoption, the agreement remains associated with several institutional milestones, including the establishment of the High Transitional Council (HCT) in 2023, and then the political configuration that led to the current Presidential Transitional Council (CPT). In an environment still marked by security, socio-economic, and institutional challenges, this text continues to be perceived by its defenders as a guiding foundation, a framework of principles, and a political reference still useful for national debate. This is the opinion of Domingue Orgella, who, like many others, has taken up his pilgrim's staff to raise awareness among the reluctant and convince the skeptics. Preserving Memory and Reinforcing the Course The organizers of the commemoration, primarily Sergo D. Gaspard, insisted on the importance of not letting the memory of this agreement fade, believing that it remains a signal of commitment and responsibility in the quest for a more stable future. They call for keeping alive the spirit that inspired it, particularly regarding institutional reforms, national cohesion, and the continuation of efforts to rebuild the country. It should be noted that several personalities from the December 21st Agreement currently hold positions of responsibility. Among them are presidential advisor Louis Gérald Gilles, Dr. Bertrand Sinal—absent from the ceremony—, the Director General of OFATMA, Garnier Vickerson, who spoke to encourage signatories to keep the spirit of the agreement alive, as well as other officials within state structures. The Minister for the Status of Women and Women's Rights, Pédrica Saint-Jean, also absent, received congratulations from the Director General of OFATMA. As it blows out its third candle, the majority bloc of the December 21st Agreement is not limited to a historical reminder. For its proponents, it remains a political and moral benchmark, carrying an ambition of continuity, dialogue, and hope in a national context that demands constancy, vision, and collective action. The Editorial Staff