Haiti: The Transition That Kills!

Three years of governance were enough for Ariel Henry's mandate to be widely questioned. During this period, promises were not kept, violence intensified, institutions weakened, and the population faced a gradual abandonment by the state. His departure, which became inevitable, was perceived as the end of a political cycle without clear direction. In response, a Presidential Transitional Council (CPT) was established with the intention of restoring inclusive governance. This council, composed of nine members, was tasked with laying the groundwork for institutional, security, and democratic renewal.

The stated objective was ambitious: to propose a new Constitution, restore state authority over areas dominated by armed groups, and organize credible elections. However, from its inception, the Council faced internal conflicts and power struggles that diverted attention from its initial goals. Disagreements with Prime Minister Garry Conille accentuated the structural fragilities of the process. Subsequently, accusations of corruption emerged, implicating certain CPT members in practices of favoritism and clientelism related to public appointments. This situation compromised the Council's credibility and further weakened the bond of trust between the population and its representatives. Worse still, some advisors simply turned their backs on the sectors they represented, abandoning the collective's political line to satisfy an excessive ego and an unquenchable thirst for power.

On the ground, the security situation has deteriorated. New territories have fallen under the control of armed groups, leading to massive population displacement, an increase in violence, and a growing humanitarian crisis. According to United Nations data, over half a million people are now internally displaced. Despite this alarming reality, public spending remains high, with no concrete improvement in governance or security observed.

The current government, led by Alix A. Fils-Aimé, struggles to propose a clear vision or strategic plan to address the country's challenges. No major national program has been announced to regain control of areas affected by violence. The constitutional referendum project, though presented as a priority, has not been organized, without official explanation despite the resources mobilized. This lack of initiative reveals a transition without coherent direction.

In this context, it becomes difficult to envision holding free elections in the short term. The issue of security must be addressed as a priority, which requires political capacities and will currently deemed insufficient. Nevertheless, voices are rising within civil society, the diaspora, intellectual and associative circles, demanding a national alternative founded on ethics, competence, and collective commitment.