And - as the Police are shooting live rounds into crowds of UNARMED PEACEFUL PROTESTERS
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Dare I say it -
BREAKING NEWS
QUOTE https://www.justsecurity.org/82968/...s-should-aid-efforts-to-build-true-democracy/
The Montana group has since expanded to include two powerful political alliances, including that of the president of the Senate. The group has elected a president and prime minister, a kind of legislature, and an oversight body.
At times, U.S. officials have acknowledged how crucial the Montana structure is for Haiti’s government to restore legitimacy. Brian Nichols, the assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere Affairs, who handles U.S. policy in Haiti, has encouraged negotiations between Montana Accord members and Henry on a consensus path forward. Such negotiations are built into the plan laid out by the Montana Accord [Annex 1, Article 4].
Henry Refuses Checks on Power
But negotiations broke down on Aug. 2, when Henry’s negotiating team and Henry himself refused to discuss terms for a transitional government that would include checks on his power and a return to three branches of government. That is what’s different now, and what makes this moment so critical for Haiti’s chances for democracy and stability. Henry must not be allowed to use his support from the international community to continue to concentrate all powers under his exclusive — and failing — leadership.
BREAKING NEWS
QUOTE https://www.justsecurity.org/82968/...s-should-aid-efforts-to-build-true-democracy/
The Montana group has since expanded to include two powerful political alliances, including that of the president of the Senate. The group has elected a president and prime minister, a kind of legislature, and an oversight body.
At times, U.S. officials have acknowledged how crucial the Montana structure is for Haiti’s government to restore legitimacy. Brian Nichols, the assistant secretary of state for Western Hemisphere Affairs, who handles U.S. policy in Haiti, has encouraged negotiations between Montana Accord members and Henry on a consensus path forward. Such negotiations are built into the plan laid out by the Montana Accord [Annex 1, Article 4].
Henry Refuses Checks on Power
But negotiations broke down on Aug. 2, when Henry’s negotiating team and Henry himself refused to discuss terms for a transitional government that would include checks on his power and a return to three branches of government. That is what’s different now, and what makes this moment so critical for Haiti’s chances for democracy and stability. Henry must not be allowed to use his support from the international community to continue to concentrate all powers under his exclusive — and failing — leadership.
Ariel Henry fly out of Haiti to Florida yesterday
"to talk at a conference"
Doubt he will be back...
I mean - Would YOU go back?
Zelensky, he ain't -- am. I right?
Now would be a good time for all non-essential Embassy personnel to evacuate
Ditto All Dominicans
Ditto All French
Suspect the USAID is already gone
Missionaries know if they are safe or not
LOTS of MERCHANTS at the Highest Level ARE NOT
And ought to consider FLIGHT
(Just my best advice ---)
Ditto All Dominicans
Ditto All French
Suspect the USAID is already gone
Missionaries know if they are safe or not
LOTS of MERCHANTS at the Highest Level ARE NOT
And ought to consider FLIGHT
(Just my best advice ---)
thought you ought to have two sources
https://lenouvelliste.com/article/2...iel-henry-est-en-voyage-pour-un-touche-tounen
https://lenouvelliste.com/article/2...iel-henry-est-en-voyage-pour-un-touche-tounen
Abel has probably been one of the most outspoken advocates for controlling the entrance and deportation of Haitians in the DR, so the president probably hasn't even talked to him.
Seniority in the forum doesn't overtake physical reality. Considering I'm from a border province, I can pretty much say that anyone that thinks a border isn't needed, regardless of time spent in the forum, lacks understanding of the situation.
There is a live Twitter Thread
Beaming out now from the U of Glascow
which appears to something to do with an inauguration in Haiti
Your guess is as good as mine
Beaming out now from the U of Glascow
which appears to something to do with an inauguration in Haiti
Your guess is as good as mine
https://www.worldpoliticsreview.com...sis-corruption-crime/?share-code=k0kqFVHuY2rP
NEW ARTICLE
Just Published
NEW ARTICLE
Just Published
Haiti - FLASH : Address to the Nation, the PM talks about elections and rising fuel prices (Video)
12/09/2022 06:40:14
Sunday evening September 11, 2022, in his address to the Nation on the general situation of the country, Prime Minister Ariel Henry took, among other things, the commitment to put the country in electoral mode before the end of 2022... specifying "[...] The time is over when one can attack power and impose one's will on the Haitian people by force. Those who are afraid of elections must know that they have no chance of achieving the leadership of our country. In 1987, the Haitian people made the irreversible choice of democracy. It is incumbent on all those who want to play a political role to prepare to seek popular consecration at the ballot box [...]"
Ariel Henry also announced the upcoming adjustment of the prices of petroleum products at the pump, currently subsidized by the State to the tune of more than 50 billion gourdes...
The Prime Minister affirmed that the State will launch social appeasement programs and mobilize 3 billion Gourdes for this purpose...
He also recalled that the State loses more than 600 million US dollars each year at customs in Port-au-Prince, or 75 billion gourdes, due to corruption and smuggling...
Address to the Nation of Prime Minister Henry :
The address is available on youtube.
HL/ HaitiLibre
12/09/2022 06:40:14
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Ariel Henry also announced the upcoming adjustment of the prices of petroleum products at the pump, currently subsidized by the State to the tune of more than 50 billion gourdes...
The Prime Minister affirmed that the State will launch social appeasement programs and mobilize 3 billion Gourdes for this purpose...
He also recalled that the State loses more than 600 million US dollars each year at customs in Port-au-Prince, or 75 billion gourdes, due to corruption and smuggling...
Address to the Nation of Prime Minister Henry :
The address is available on youtube.
HL/ HaitiLibre
Haiti - FLASH : Address to the Nation, the PM talks about elections and rising fuel prices (Video) - HaitiLibre.com : Haiti news 7/7
ssSunday evening September 11, 2022, in his address to the Nation on the general situation of the country, Prime Minister Ariel Henry took, among other things, the commitment...
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Listin Diario [Google translation from Spanish]
Dominican Republic closes its embassy and consulates in Haiti.
Excerpt from article:
The Dominican Republic closed its embassy in Haiti, as well as its consulates in that territory due to the political and social crisis that the neighboring nation is experiencing.
As part of the measure, civilian personnel from these offices were also evacuated.
Listín Diario learned that only special forces will remain and that the embassy heliport has been authorized to be available to assist other foreign missions that need to leave or move from the country.
This morning, the Professional Association of Banks (APB) announced the total closure of commercial bank operations throughout the country, starting this Thursday.
Yesterday there were riots that affected several bank branches.
listindiario.com
Dominican Republic closes its embassy and consulates in Haiti.
Excerpt from article:
The Dominican Republic closed its embassy in Haiti, as well as its consulates in that territory due to the political and social crisis that the neighboring nation is experiencing.
As part of the measure, civilian personnel from these offices were also evacuated.
Listín Diario learned that only special forces will remain and that the embassy heliport has been authorized to be available to assist other foreign missions that need to leave or move from the country.
This morning, the Professional Association of Banks (APB) announced the total closure of commercial bank operations throughout the country, starting this Thursday.
Yesterday there were riots that affected several bank branches.
República Dominicana cierra su embajada y consulados en Haití
Republica Dominicana cerro su embajada en Haiti, asi como sus consulados en ese territorio debido a la crisis politica y social que vive la vecina nacion.
listindiario.com
Those banks shutting down is not going to be well received.
This looks like a serious turn in DR/Haiti relations. But, I am not an expert. Others with more expertise can comment. I have not followed all this closely as the internal chaos has so far been contained mostly within Haiti. Except, of course, the long term crossings of the border and occassional violence there. With this shutdown of direct diplomatic contact and financial transactions, it seems it makes the situation worse. But, the DR has to do what they see is necessary for internal affairs within the DR.