A 'Political Consensus' to Reorient the Haitian Transition Presented in Delmas
, Haiti – A major political and civil front presented, this Saturday, November 29, the « Political Consensus for National Recovery and the Reorientation of the Transition ».
By Jean Wesley Pierre · Port-au-Prince
· 2 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – A major political and civil front presented, this Saturday, November 29, the « Political Consensus for National Recovery and the Reorientation of the Transition ». The official ceremony, which brought together many activists in Delmas, marks an attempt to unite to pull the country out of the impasse.
The initiative, supported by nearly 200 parties, political groups, and civil society organizations, aims to create a unified dynamic. Members of the steering committee included recognized political figures such as former Prime Minister Claude Joseph, former Minister of Commerce Jonas Coffy, and former Senator of the North, and former presidential candidate, Moïse Jean-Charles.
The proponents of this consensus affirm that it expresses a collective will to overcome traditional divisions. « This initiative expresses the will to set aside all political differences among the signatories in order to achieve a more effective, more inclusive transition reoriented towards sustainable solutions, » they declared during the ceremony.
The document presents itself as an alternative roadmap for the transition period, with a stated objective of stability and efficiency in governance.
An Institutional Proposal: A Two-Headed Executive
Among the flagship proposals of this consensus is the establishment of a two-headed executive, composed of a President and a new Prime Minister. This joint leadership structure would be responsible for leading the next phase of the transition, according to the signatories.
This institutional proposal aims to establish a balance of powers and broader representation of political sensibilities and civil society at the highest level of the State.
A Critical Context
The presentation of this consensus comes within a Haitian context marked by a persistent multidimensional crisis. The initiative seeks to provide a structural response to the political instability and security emergency facing the country.
The mobilization observed in Delmas testifies to the expectation of a part of the political class and civil society for new governance. It remains to be seen whether this initiative will succeed in uniting beyond its initial signatories and influencing the course of the transition.
