The Transicin Presidential Council has finally elected its president after several weeks of struggle and internal debate. Edgard Leblanc Son, a prominent figure of the Organization of the People in Struggle (OPL) and former presidential candidate, was appointed as the president of the council.
From the beginning, Leblanc Fils, representing the opposition alliance of Collective January 30, emerged as a strong figure in the transition government. The council agreed that none of the members could be a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections. Addressing the country, Leblanc emphasized the need for decisions regarding security to free the country from gang actions, following a low-minimum agreement.
The formation of the Transicin Presidential Council came after a coalition of gangs named Live Together launched an unprecedented offensive in February, challenging the State and creating chaos in the country. This prompted the international community to seek a solution, leading to the appointment of Friz Belizaire as the Prime Minister. Belizaire, a former Minister of Youth and Sports, enjoys support from four out of seven council members.
The next step for Leblanc’s council is to elect a council of ministers as Haiti aims to hold long-awaited elections by February 2026. The appointment of Belizaire as prime minister and forming a new government are seen as crucial steps in Haiti’s national political agreement. It is essential for stability and democratic renewal with support from organizations like Organization American States (OAS).