In a press release dated October 26, 2026, and signed by Jean William Jeanty for the National Coordination of KONTRAPÈPLA, the peasant organization delivers a scathing attack. It accuses the Haitian state of "liquidating the fundamental state prerogative" granted to El Salvador and of compromising national sovereignty for the benefit of foreign interests.
The statement begins with a simple yet damning observation: the Haitian government has allegedly ceded land to a neighboring state, paving the way for a Salvadoran military presence which, according to KONTRAPÈPLA, is already accompanied by tensions, incidents, and a sense of contempt for the local population. The organization reiterates that the primary responsibility of the state is to protect the lives and property of Haitians, including from foreigners living within its borders. It is outraged that this responsibility has, in its view, been reversed.
The text paints an alarming picture: the presence of Salvadoran soldiers, reported incidents in certain areas, the deployment of additional troops by President Nayib Bukele, and the silence or weakness of the Haitian response. KONTRAPÈPLA poses direct and unambiguous questions: Does President Bukele respect Haitian sovereignty? Does the Haitian state truly control its territory? Are the national authorities protecting their own population or facilitating a form of foreign domination?
Beyond the specific criticism, the statement broadens the debate. It connects this case to a long history of land concessions, land grabs, and policies that, according to the organization, weaken Haitian farmers and the people in general. KONTRAPÈPLA sees this as a danger to national independence, collective dignity, and the very possibility of sovereign development. The final slogan resonates as a call to action: “For a free people in a country of great people! Savalouwe!”
This document is not simply a complaint. It is a political act. By addressing public opinion, KONTRAPÈPLA seeks to force a national debate on the question of sovereignty, the foreign military presence, and the state's capacity to defend the interests of the Haitian people. In a context already marked by insecurity, land insecurity, and institutional fragility, this cry of alarm deserves to be heard, discussed, and confronted with the facts.
Sovereignty is not something to be negotiated lightly. When a farmers' organization asserts that the state is "liquidating" what is most fundamental to them—the land and control of their territory—it is no longer just a press release. It is a warning sign about the state of the nation.
Posted Oct. 28, 2026