With the February 7 deadline looming, the political landscape remains turbulent. On Wednesday, February 4, candidates for the positions of President and Prime Minister began submitting their dossiers at the Hotel Montana. This follows several days of inter-Haitian dialogue led by four members of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), with the stated goal of finding a resolution to the ongoing political crisis.
Held amidst a mix of high expectations and deep divisions, these talks resulted in a series of major recommendations. Chief among them is a proposal to establish a new three-member Presidential Council comprising a representative from the current CPT, a judge from the Court of Cassation, and a representative from civil society. This new body would govern the country alongside a Prime Minister, thereby solidifying a two-headed executive structure.
Inside the Hotel Montana, the scene took on a peculiar quality. Bright yellow folders were seen circulating from room to room, stuffed with curricula vitae and the administrative documents required for candidacy. Protocol officers called out the names of contenders for the highest offices in the land, one by one, creating an atmosphere that felt more like an administrative hiring process than a solemn state occasion.
This spectacle has sparked sharp reactions. Many observers and political actors are openly questioning the symbolism of such an exercise, wondering how roles so prestigious and strategic for the country’s future could be reduced to a simple parade of paperwork in such an informal setting.
