Could there be a conspiracy between the president of the Provisional Electoral Council, Jacques Desrosiers, and the illegitimate Prime Minister, Alix-Didier Fils-Aimé, aimed at enabling them to sabotage the elections in order to retain their positions?
By Thomas Peralte, Haiti Liberté, March 25, 2026
On Friday, March 20, during a cabinet meeting, the de facto government issued a decree outlining its intention to modify the mandate of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP). Is this a conspiracy, with the Prime Minister colluding with certain CEP members to remain in power longer? Or, is it a coup he is orchestrating?
If the executive branch modifies the CEP's mandate, the electoral calendar will also be revised.
This decree orders the CEP to "take the necessary measures to implement Articles 12 and 14 of the National Pact for Stability and the Organization of Elections." This decree will drastically alter many things, including the electoral calendar, meaning that the elections scheduled for August can no longer take place.
Alix Didier Fils-Aimé is trying to drag everyone through the mud. He is now attempting to involve the diaspora in the electoral process. This is a dirty and despicable tactic, carried out at all levels within the country. Why now, just a few months before the elections that are supposed to take place in August 2026?
At its meeting on March 23, he hinted that he was raising funds for the elections. In this regard, a press release from the Prime Minister's office stated the following: "This meeting demonstrates the firm determination of the national authorities to lead the country towards holding free, inclusive, credible, and transparent elections. Joining the work of the National Working Group on Elections, the Prime Minister welcomed the international community's continued commitment to the Haitian state, while reaffirming the priority given to restoring constitutional order ."
Members of the CEP, the government, and technical and financial partners participated in this meeting — including the representative of the UN Secretary-General, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), and representatives of the Organization of American States (OAS).
All this fine rhetoric is merely a way to appease the candidates and members of the CEP, but it sets them up for a difficult road ahead. Taking advantage of this situation, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé seized the opportunity to offer positions to some of his friends within the government, thus continuing to divide the spoils. Consequently, the government proceeded with a wave of appointments within the public administration during the Council of Ministers meeting held on Friday, March 20th.
Well-calculated choices include that of Jacques Stevenson Thimoléon, former deputy for Petit-Goâve and member of the PHTK political party, appointed Director General of the BMPAD. Former Minister of Culture Patrick Delatour has been appointed Director General of the Institute for the Protection of National Heritage (ISPAN). Former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs, Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste, has been appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Brazil.
Genard Joseph has been appointed Secretary of State for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities. The government has also appointed Lovely François as Director General of the National Old-Age Insurance Office (ONA) and Ricardo Jean Baptiste as Director of the National Ambulance Center (CAN). Arnaud Venant has been appointed Director General of the Ministry of Defense.
Jean Marie Osny has been appointed Director General of the Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training. The National Agency for Protected Areas (ANAP) will be headed by Pierre André Gédéon.
Former MP Franck Lauture has been appointed Director General of the National Institute for Vocational Training (INFP). Stéphanie Paultre has been appointed Director General of the National Office for Partnership in Education (ONAPE).
Several directors general and heads of state bodies are expected to be installed very soon.
The question must be asked: is this a coup d'état or a conspiracy with the CEP? "The national identification card is the key to democracy," declared the Prime Minister during his visit to the National Identification Office (ONI) on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. During this visit, he took the opportunity to launch a project entitled "Kat ou la," aimed at strengthening the national identification system.
Posted April 10, 2026