The mandate of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) came to an end on Saturday leaving the future of the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country in limbo even as the outgoing president said the Council of Ministers ‘under the direction of the prime minister will take charge’.
The United States has signalled its strong support for Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimè’s leadership ‘in building a strong, prosperous, and free Haiti’ but other parties have nominated persons they believe will be best able to steer the country ahead of presidential elections likely to take place later this year.
In late January, members of the CPT unsuccessfully sought to oust Prime Minister Fils-Aime,
‘The presidential council has done its work by paving the way for a governance mindful of security and electoral issues,’ said Prime Minister Fils-Aimè said at the ceremony, promising to address the country later on Saturday.
The CPT was established in April 2024 to restore political stability, address the security crisis caused by powerful armed gangs, and facilitate a transition of power following the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.