Mr Henry has repeatedly pledged to hold elections since being sworn in as de facto prime minister following the assassination ofe Jovenel Moïse in July 2021
Caribbean leaders said Wednesday that Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to hold general elections by mid-2025, as the international community struggles to raise money to finance a foreign armed force intended to combat gang violence in the country.
Members of the regional trading bloc Caricom issued a statement following a four-day summit in Guyana, saying Mr Henry recognized the need to hold elections and work with opposition and constituency groups. civil society to achieve this objective.
The declaration indicates that all stakeholders in Haitian society, including Mr. Henry, will have to make concessions to allow elections to be held and the restoration of democracy in an impoverished country that has no elected officials in power. .
“Caricom Heads of State and Government expressed deep concern over the continued deterioration of the security, humanitarian and political situation, as well as the delay in breaking the political impasse, which have blocked the possibility of holding free and fair elections,” according to the bloc’s statement.
“Caricom Heads of State and Government have highlighted the critical and immediate need for a clear policy path forward, which should be participatory and inclusive.
An assessment team will be created by the United States, Canada and the United Nations to help Haiti prepare for the elections.
A spokesman for Mr. Henry’s office declined to comment. Mr. Henry was on his way to Kenya after leaving Guyana, according to authorities.
Caribbean leaders say Haitian prime minister agrees to hold long-awaited elections by mid-2025 (aol.com)
