Representatives of the December 21 Accord and the political party Les Engagés pour le Développement (EDE) have reaffirmed their commitment to the three scenarios initially proposed to resolve the current political crisis in Haiti. Correspondence to this effect was sent to CARICOM on January 17, 2025.
The letter, addressed to Kenny Anthony, Chairman of CARICOM’s Group of Eminent Persons (GPE), follows earlier correspondence dated January 8, 2025.
The signatories highlighted the inability of the Conseil Présidentiel de Transition (CPT) to carry out the referendum and elections outlined in the April 3 Agreement.
To overcome these obstacles, the signatories of the letter put forward three proposals:
Reconstitution of the CPT with nine members: This option would exclude the three members implicated in the Banque Nationale de Crédit (BNC) corruption scandal, with an independent assessment to validate or invalidate the credibility of the other members.
Alternative to the three-member Presidential Council: The leaders of the December 21 Accord and the EDE Party propose a CPT composed of three credible members. These members would be selected at the discretion of the stakeholders, based on their reputation and impartiality, as outlined in the letter to CARICOM.
Three-member CPT with representatives from key sectors: The signatories also proposed a CPT made up of three representatives drawn from the Court of Cassation, civil society, and the political sector.
In their correspondence, the representatives requested CARICOM’s urgent support in reviving discussions and fostering an inclusive process. They emphasized the need to mobilize non-violent democratic forces that respect human rights and comply with the Haitian Constitution and existing laws.
Finally, the signatories—Claude Joseph, Claude Édouard, Sper Jacinth, André Michel, and Pascal Adrien—renewed their commitment to a reinvented Haiti. They called for visionary leadership capable of guiding the country out of the current crisis while stressing the importance of collective action for a better future.
CARICOM has yet to respond to the two letters from political leaders. The first was signed by the Accord du 21 Décembre, EDE, and the Collectif 20 Janvier.
It should be noted that since the correspondence in which representatives of several parties proposed the inclusion of the Viv Ansanm criminal group in the discussions, almost all the political leaders involved in this absurd and dangerous move have attempted to distance themselves from the proposal. With the exception of Clarens Renois of the UNIR party, who apologized to the nation, the majority of other political leaders have remained silent.
News of the proposal to include criminals in the discussions was revealed by Liné Balthazar, the head of the Parti Haïtien Tèt Kale (PHTK). Since then, the various platforms involved in the discussions have struggled to reach a consensus among themselves.