The political situation remains particularly confused at the top of the Haitian state. In the space of forty-eight hours, contradictory announcements, unexpected public appearances and international stances have fueled the uncertainty surrounding the status of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé , against a backdrop of internal divisions within the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT).
Announcement of revocation at the Reception Villa
On Friday, January 23, at midday, during a press conference held at the Villa d'Accueil, presidential advisors Edgard Leblanc Fils and Leslie Voltaire announced that Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé had been dismissed from his post.
According to their statements, this decision resulted from a resolution adopted by five out of seven votes within the Transitional Presidential Council.
During the same speech, Leslie Voltaire stated that the decision had been made following consultations with what he presented as a majority of Haitian political actors. At this stage, no public statement from political parties has formally confirmed or denied this assertion.
Legal basis mentioned
For his part, Edgard Leblanc Fils invoked certain provisions of the April 3, 2024 Agreement to justify the CPT's ability to organize a transfer of power before the February 7, 2026 deadline , the date marking the end of its mandate.
The precise details of this interpretation, particularly regarding the possible appointment of a new head of government during the transitional period, have not, however, been publicly clarified and continue to raise questions.
A public appearance that maintains the ambiguity
A few hours after the announcement of his dismissal, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé was seen at the graduation ceremony of the 35th class of the Haitian National Police , alongside three members of the CPT: Emmanuel Vertilaire , Laurent Saint-Cyr , and Frinel Joseph .
This reinforced the perception of deep disagreement within the Executive branch and reignited questions about the effectiveness of the decision announced earlier that day.
The day before, rumors had already circulated about unusual tensions at the presidential residence, particularly related to adjustments observed in the presidential security arrangements. However, no official evidence has emerged to support the hypothesis of an institutional act of rupture.
Reactions from the international community
In this context, several international partners have reacted. The United Kingdom and the Organization of American States have called for restraint, responsibility and national unity, while stressing the need to preserve institutional continuity and continue security efforts.
Furthermore, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's support for Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé , indicating that he had spoken with him and believing that the country's stability depends on consistent leadership in the fight against insecurity.
A contested executive authority
The joint participation, on the same day, of the CPT coordinator Laurent Saint-Cyr and Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé in the National Police ceremony highlights a troubled institutional reality: despite the announcement of a dismissal, no formal clarification allows, at this stage, for an unambiguous identification of who actually holds executive power.
With the February 7 deadline approaching, this internal crisis at the top of the state comes in an already extremely fragile security and political context, reinforcing the urgency of institutional clarifications and legally established decisions.
Posted Feb. 3, 2026