“The blood must stop flowing in 2026,” declares Nenel Cassy on the 20th anniversary of his first election

On the occasion of his traditional annual conference held this weekend in Arnaud, former Nippes Senator Nenel Cassy launched a solemn appeal for peace, national unity, and an inclusive approach for 2026. Surrounded by his supporters and members of his “Lavi” structure, the elected official reflected on the country's security situation, the social actions carried out by his team, and the date marking 20 years since his first election as the first senator of Nippes. As usual, Nenel Cassy's team organized its traditional annual conference this Saturday, January 3, 2025, in the town of Arnaud, his mythical commune. Under the banner of his “Lavi” structure, the parliamentarian addressed the press on several major themes, particularly the national situation, on the occasion of the New Year. This date also holds strong symbolic significance in the former elected official's political career. Twenty years have passed since his first election, which made him the very first senator of the Nippes department. Nenel Cassy attributes this journey to the renewed trust of the people of Nippes, whom he wished to salute, evoking “twenty years of struggle, resilience, and resistance,” founded on a constant attachment to his ideals. Before delving into his speech, the senator observed a minute of silence in memory of a recently deceased coordinator. He took the opportunity to address a message of solidarity to the families of insecurity victims, while thanking his supporters for their loyalty and commitment. A Plea for Peace in 2026 Regarding security, Nenel Cassy advocated for an urgent return to peace throughout the national territory. According to him, the year 2026 must imperatively mark the end of the spiral of violence, to allow the different components of civil society — diaspora, social classes, internally displaced persons — to return to normal life. Claiming the Dessalinian ideal, the trained economist expressed concern about the progressive loss of democratic achievements, which he likens to harbingers of repression, stating that he himself is a victim of this situation. “It is not the white man who crushes the country, it is ourselves, the Haitians,” he declared, calling for collective awareness. “The blood must stop flowing in the territory. Peace must return in 2026. To achieve this, let us put our hands together and work united,” he insisted. Social Actions and a Pilot Project in Arnaud The Secretary-General of the “Lavi” structure, Serge Pierre, for his part, presented several activities organized as part of this day, including the distribution of hot meals, school kits to support struggling parents, the organization of a football match between Arnaud and Anse-à-Veau, as well as a festival bringing together national and local artists. On the social front, Nenel Cassy recalled that he and his team have been investing for over twenty years in children's schooling and job creation. He also announced ongoing efforts regarding prolonged detention, with actions planned in several jurisdictions of the country for the reconsideration of cases of detainees deemed innocent. For this, a team within the structure itself will be delegated to fully execute the initiative. A strong, planned, and renewed gesture that follows his incarceration before his release after more than a week in 2025. Furthermore, the commune of Arnaud is intended to serve as a pilot zone for an ambitious project of “zero unschooled children.” This initiative aims to strengthen access to education starting this year, with the goal of extending it nationwide if the results are conclusive. Call for Wisdom as 2026 Approaches Wishing to be measured in his remarks, the senator stated that he did not want to make “grand declarations,” while denouncing what he calls “five wasted years.” As February 7, 2026, approaches, he calls for wisdom, an inclusive approach, and the rejection of slander, advocating for a broad gathering of all strata of civil society. The annual conference concluded in an atmosphere both solemn and festive, marking the launch of a series of political, social, and cultural activities planned throughout the day. The editorial team