New President and Prime Minister chosen

[mountainannie]

..."The Electoral Commission of the CNT declared winners of these elections :

The economist Fritz Alphonse Jean (65), former Governor of the Central Bank was elected as President of the transition with 25 votes cast against 15 votes for his opponent Edgard Leblanc Fils.

Former senator [2011-2017] Steven Irvenson Benoît (56) was elected as Prime Minister (in the second round) with 26 votes against his opponent Jean Hénold Buteau (14 votes).

January 31, 2022 is scheduled for disputes and the publication of the final results."...https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-35844-haiti-flash-fritz-alphonse-jean-elected-president-and-steven-benoit-pm-accord-montana.html

 

[JD Jones]

But these are not official elections, just a straw vote type?

 

[mountainannie]

But these are not official elections, just a straw vote type?

Hard to credit any sort of elections in Haiti. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/07/opinion/older-americans-power.html

..."Adding to the instability, gangs stormed the airport road on Friday, shutting down businesses and putting Haiti’s police force on high alert in anticipation of more violence on Monday.

The Montana Accord has called for the formation of a transitional government, with its leader, Fritz Alphonse Jean, at the helm to restore security before ultimately holding elections. By continuing to support the current government, the group says, the United States is essentially choosing a side."...

The US/CORE group keeps insisting on elections -- when there are no credible structures in place - no Electoral Council, no proper distribution of voting credentials - no stability on the ground.

The sooner they get behind the actual choices that have been made by the Haitian civil society - the better for all...

Former Ambassador on Haitian President in March: “Put Him Aside” and Embrace “Prime Minister Option”

Four months later, President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated and replaced with a U.S.-backed prime minister, fueling suspicion of American involvement.

theintercept.com

 

[mountainannie]

The "internationals" are most likely working hard behind the scenes...
One can only hope that they figure out how to actually put the leaders that the Haitians appear to want -- in place. https://haitiantimes.com/2022/02/02...haiti-as-leadership-legitimacy-is-questioned/

..."Civil society coalitions and former government officials who worked under Moise have joined the calls for Henry’s departure. The Montana Accord — a prominent civil society group composed of women’s rights, religious groups, labor and other representatives — has even named its own president and prime minister, to lead a transitional government.

With Henry saying he intends to stay in power, political analysts have said that Haiti faces a crisis of legitimacy, with little hope for political consensus if the government refuses to step down or share power.

Despite demands for transitional leadership, civil society groups have little ability to assert their power, said Henry “Chip” Carey, a Georgia State University political scientist and Haiti analyst.

“The only way they’re going to do it nonviolently is by getting the government to give it up,” said Carey. “It’s got quasi-constitutional symbolism going on, so its legitimacy is strong enough, as long as the Haitian police force backs this government.”

 

[mountainannie]

the Montana Accord seems the best way forward now --- https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-...nal-transitional-council-list-of-members.html

Perhaps the only way...

 

[melphis]

In your opinion how corrupt are these guys compared to the last few.

 

[KyleMackey]

In your opinion how corrupt are these guys compared to the last few.

Always the same. Steal as much as you can and leave before a competitor kills you....if you can.

 

[windeguy]

What possible difference could it make regardless of who the figure heads are?

 

[NanSanPedro]

Always the same. Steal as much as you can and leave before a competitor kills you....if you can.

Until we have evidence to the contrary, I have to agree with you.