After weeks of struggle and internal debate, the Transicin Presidential Council has finally elected its president, Edgard Leblanc Son, by a simple majority. This prominent figure of the Organization of the People in Struggle (OPL) and former presidential candidate was appointed as the leader of the council.
From the beginning, Leblanc Fils emerged as a strong figure in the transition government. He represented the opposition alliance of Collective January 30 and emphasized that none of the members could be a presidential candidate in the upcoming elections. In his address to the country, he stressed that decisions regarding security must be made to end gang actions and create stability.
The formation of this council came after Live Together launched an unprecedented offensive in February, challenging the State and creating chaos in Haiti. The international community intervened and appointed Friz Belizaire as Prime Minister. Belizaire, a former Minister of Youth and Sports, has gained support from four out of seven council members, including Leblanc Fils.
The next step for this council is to elect a council of ministers as Haiti aims to hold long-awaited elections by February 2026. The appointment of a prime minister and forming a new government are seen as crucial steps towards ensuring stability and democratic renewal in Haiti with support from organizations like the Organization of American States.