标签： Haiti

At a solemn gathering marking International Anti-Corruption Day, Haiti’s transitional leadership delivered a stark assessment of the nation’s justice system while reaffirming commitment to governance reforms. Interim President Laurent Saint-Cyr addressed dignitaries at Port-au-Prince’s Karibe Hotel on December 9, emphasizing transparency as the cornerstone of public trust during ceremonies organized by the Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC).

The high-profile event assembled key stakeholders including Canadian Ambassador André François Giroux, United Nations representatives, finance ministry officials, and diplomatic corps members alongside student delegations and youth activists. Saint-Cyr particularly highlighted the vital role of younger generations as both participants and beneficiaries in the anti-corruption movement, identifying education as the fundamental mechanism for fostering integrity and societal resistance to corruption.

The transitional leader outlined institutional priorities, stressing the necessity of unimpeded oversight operations and inter-agency cooperation to prevent misuse of public resources and strengthen constitutional order. He formally recognized ULCC personnel as ‘Guardians of Transparency, Integrity, and Good Governance’ while referencing the April 2025 decree establishing specialized judicial hubs for processing complex financial crimes.

Despite these declarations, official statistics reveal a disheartening enforcement gap. Historical data indicates that since ULCC’s establishment in 2004, the agency has submitted 94 investigative reports to judicial authorities resulting in merely two convictions—one in 2015 and another in 2024. Under current director Hans-Jacques Ludwig Joseph, 68 cases have been referred for prosecution with minimal judicial action, exposing systemic deficiencies in Haiti’s legal apparatus.
This disparity between investigative efforts and judicial outcomes underscores what analysts describe as an entrenched regime of impunity, particularly regarding corruption cases involving powerful interests. The transitional administration now faces dual challenges of implementing structural reforms while overcoming institutional inertia within the justice sector.

Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé embarked on a crucial diplomatic mission to New York on December 8, 2025, to spearhead international efforts addressing Haiti’s severe security crisis. The centerpiece of his visit is the International Conference of GSF Contributing Countries, convened on December 9 to finalize preparations for the imminent deployment of the multinational Gang Suppression Force (GSF).

The strategic gathering represents a watershed moment in Haiti’s ongoing battle against rampant gang violence that has paralyzed the nation. Prime Minister Fils-Aimé’s personal participation underscores the Haitian government’s determination to mobilize global support and demonstrates high-level commitment to restoring security and stability.

The conference brings together key international stakeholders, including Canada’s Permanent UN Representative David Lametti, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Chris Landau, U.S. Ambassador Wooster, and representatives from Kenya and Guatemala. These nations form the core coalition supporting the GSF initiative, which is projected to reach full strength of 5,500 police and military personnel.

Ambassador Wooster emphasized the United States’ commitment via social media, stating: ‘Rallying the international community, especially regional partners, in support of Haiti remains a top priority. We must work together to combat criminal gangs terrorizing Haitians and destroying the country.’

The Prime Minister is scheduled to address the plenary session regarding contribution announcements before returning to Haiti on December 10, marking a critical step in operationalizing the security force intended to combat Haiti’s escalating gang violence.

In a powerful address to the Haitian nation and diaspora, former First Lady Martine Moïse has delivered a scathing indictment of Haiti’s judicial system, condemning its role in the political persecution and ultimate assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. The emotional statement marks 53 months since the controversial events that culminated in the president’s killing on July 7, 2021.

Mrs. Moïse characterized Haiti’s justice system as a weaponized tool manipulated by a powerful minority to maintain control over the population. She asserted that the judiciary operates with complete impunity, serving oligarchs and corrupt politicians rather than the Haitian people. The system, she claimed, actively participated in destroying President Moïse’s character during his lifetime and continues to disrespect his legacy after his death.

The former First Lady referenced specific events, including the February 7, 2021 judicial plot to overthrow the democratically elected president using fabricated court rulings and illegal warrants. She directly connected these judicial maneuvers to the eventual assassination, asking how the same system that participated in the crime could possibly deliver justice.

Mrs. Moïse described an environment of extreme violence across multiple regions including Arcahaie, Montrouis, Saint-Marc, and Martissant, where citizens face brutal attacks without accountability. She invoked Haiti’s revolutionary heroes—Padrejean, Makandal, Boukman, Toussaint, and Dessalines—and their rallying cry of ‘Liberty or death!’ as inspiration for contemporary resistance.

Despite the bleak assessment, the former First Lady maintained hope that justice would ultimately prevail, warning that ‘karma exists’ and there’s ‘a price to pay for every action.’ She concluded with a declaration that the Haitian people have reached their breaking point and that the current oppressive system must collapse.