By Hyshney Saint-Julien, FCN News, Oct. 18, 2024
The deafening silence of the “Pitit Desalin” political party led by Moïse Jean Charles is perplexing and arouses indignation. Moïse was once renowned for his daring commitments and his virulent opposition to the injustices of the powers that be. He represented a symbol of struggle, resistance and, to a certain extent, a continuation of Dessalines' revolutionary spirit. But since the integration of his party into the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC), Moïse seems to have distanced himself from what was once considered to be his nature or that of his speeches... in short, from the real concerns of the Haitian people. This distance can be perceived as insensitive to the daily suffering of those he once claimed to defend.
The silence of “Pitit Desalin” around the commemoration of the death of one of the most emblematic figures in Haitian history is a worrying turning point. How can we explain this lack of reaction from a party that claims to be part of the Dessalinist heritage? Is it a form of compromise linked to its participation in the TPC?
This silence undoubtedly reveals an exhaustion in Moïse Jean Charles' leadership. By joining the TPC, he may have sacrificed his aura as a man of the streets, of revolt, in exchange for a slice of political influence and petty interests. But at what price?
For a people suffering the full force of insecurity, economic instability, and disillusionment, the inaction of political leaders is perceived as a betrayal. Would Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who fought for the freedom and equality of black people, be disappointed today to see his name and ideals used for political ends, without any real commitment in return?
The commemoration of Dessalines' death is not only a historic moment, it is a reminder of the struggle for dignity of the Haitian people. The silence of “Pitit Desalin” and Moïse Jean-Charles shows the extent of the disconnect between the political elites and popular aspirations.
The people expect action, not contemptuous silence.
Posted Oct. 26, 2024