As February 7 approaches, the scheduled end date of the Presidential Transitional Council (PTC), Haiti's institutional future is more uncertain than ever. Amid widespread insecurity and economic collapse, the 'Sovereign Transition' project was officially launched by the Movement of Engaged Citizens for the Reform of the Nation-State, during a press conference held in Pétion-Ville on Monday, January 12, 2026.
A Three-Step Roadmap
Joiseus Nader, former minister and deputy coordinator of FREN, presented a roadmap focused on three priorities:
- Resolve the problem of insecurity, considered the main obstacle to any recovery.
- Organize a referendum to redefine the institutional foundations of the State.
- Hold general elections to re-establish democratic legitimacy.
The entire process is estimated to be achievable in 18 to 24 months, a duration that contrasts with prolonged transitions of the past.
Analysis of the Causes of Insecurity
In his address, Joiseus Nader provided a critical analysis of the political economy of chaos. He asserted that powerful economic actors, allied with foreign interests, would fuel the circulation of weapons to maintain lucrative instability. He also established a direct link between massive unemployment (80-85%) and insecurity, emphasizing the impossibility of ensuring security without economic inclusion.
A Singular Ideological Stance: 'Haitianism'
Geopolitically, the project advocates a break. « We are neither pro-Russian nor anti-Russian, neither pro-Chinese nor anti-Chinese », Nader declared, rejecting classical ideologies in favor of a concept named « Haitianism », summarized by the primacy of Haiti's interests. This stance aims to be pragmatic and open to all dialogues, provided they respect national sovereignty.
A Project Supported by Controversial Figures
Former deputy Ronald Étienne revealed that the document was developed after consultations with several personalities, including Guy Philippe, Bernard Gousse, and Stanley Lucas. This heterogeneous list is both a strength, showing a willingness to unite, and a weakness, as some figures are associated with controversial political periods.
The Crucial Question of Post-PTC Legitimacy
While the current PTC is weakened by divisions and contested legitimacy, the 'Sovereign Transition' emerges as one option among others in a growing political vacuum. It is a symptom of a country urgently seeking a new political contract. Its success will depend not only on the feasibility of its roadmap but, more importantly, on its ability to inspire collective trust in a population exhausted by decades of failures.
Jean Wesley Pierre / Le Relief
