A Judge to the Court of Cassation for the Transition: Several Political Structures Announce Mobilizations

The Haitian political arena is still in turmoil. As February 7 approaches, marking the end of the mandate of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), several political groups are raising their voices this Monday, January 19, 2025, demanding an immediate reconfiguration of the executive.

Several political platforms have come together to form a common front. The April 24, 2025 Initiative, led by Jean Renel Sénatus, Jeantel Joseph's Plural Opposition, the Grand Bloc du Peuple (GBP), the Karibe Accord, DEHFI, and MP-18 are demanding the designation of a judge to the Court of Cassation to ensure the transition, as well as the appointment of a new Prime Minister. According to them, no extension of the CPT can occur without a legal basis, at the risk of further weakening institutions.

For these alliances, maintaining the CPT beyond February 7 would exacerbate the legitimacy crisis and endanger the country's political, security, and economic stability. They advocate for a credible transitional executive capable of restoring order, security, and citizen confidence.

During the presentation of their protocol, Sénatus emphasized the broad and unified nature of the movement, bringing together over a hundred parties and civil society organizations. He denounced the failure of the CPT and the Fils-Aimé government to respond to the humanitarian, security, and social crisis affecting Haiti: « The recess is over. After February 7, it will be time for something serious, » he asserted.

Other instigators, such as Annibal Coffy of the GBP and Jeantel Joseph of the Plural Opposition, highlighted the agreement's roadmap, which provides for opening to other structures, organizing talks, and a national conference of stakeholders to oversee the transfer of power. They insist that this plan is determined and concrete, unlike the current transition, which they deem ineffective and without a project.

Given this situation, the groups announce a popular mobilization starting next week, with street actions until February 7, to support their demands and pressure the authorities. This escalation of tension comes as security remains critical, despite recent operations in lower Port-au-Prince and the deployment of a multinational anti-gang force.

The protagonists announce a political earthquake very soon, even as talks are being organized by the Transitional Presidential Council with political groups to discuss institutional stability after February 7.

The Editorial Board