Prime Minister Alix Didier Aimé is addressing the nation tonight, just hours after inheriting executive power following the departure of the Transitional Presidential Council.
Prime Minister Alix Didier Aimé addressed the nation this evening, just hours after assuming executive power following the departure of the Presidential Transition Council. In his speech, the head of government outlined a mission based on security, the organization of elections, and economic recovery. He promised to fight insecurity, implement an emergency humanitarian plan, and ensure the full commitment of the State to restore dignity, peace, and hope to the Haitian people.
People of Haiti,
My dear compatriots,
I address you at a decisive moment in our national history, with the highest sense of duty, with the humility demanded by the gravity of the circumstances, and with the solemnity required by the Nation. February 7th is not just another date. February 7th constitutes a fundamental milestone in our constitutional order. It is the living symbol of republican continuity and the sovereign expression of the Haitian people’s will to live freely, securely, and with dignity.
With responsibility and as a good father of the family, I understand the suffering of the Haitian people. I see the wounds inflicted by violence, the anguish of families, and the shattered hopes of our youth. For nearly two years, the Presidential Transition Council carried out its mission in an extremely complex context. The Nation recognizes the sacrifices made by the members of the PTC.
Insecurity remains a major challenge, and the elections, the very foundation of the transition, could not be organized within the initially planned timeframe. Faced with this reality, the Republic cannot give in to discouragement or division. This is a time for statesmanship, clear-sightedness, and firmness, guided by the best interests of the Nation.
Haitian men and women,
Today, I speak to you with the truth and determination of the State. The transition is not yet complete. Our mission remains clear: to restore security and organize elections so that every citizen can freely choose their leaders. My Government will not back down. My Government will fulfill its duty to the very end. Insecurity will be fought relentlessly. Gangs and their accomplices will find no refuge. The Haitian National Police, the Haitian Armed Forces, and the Task Force will act with rigor, coordination, and continuity. There will be no rest or respite until our families can live in peace.
All state structures will be mobilized to organize inclusive elections, and power will be transferred to leaders freely elected by the people. The suffering of the population demands immediate action. An emergency humanitarian plan will provide food, care, and shelter to the most vulnerable. Security and dignity will go hand in hand.
But we will not succeed alone. I call upon all the vital forces of the Nation to unite: political forces, civil society, the private sector, religious leaders, artists, youth, farmers, women, and the diaspora. Enough of the divisions. Our divisions weaken us; our unity will make us invincible. The time has come for unity. Together, around the Security – Elections – Economic Recovery roadmap, we will rebuild Haiti. This is our republican pact.
To our international partners, the entire country thanks you for your support for stability and the fight against gangs. Today, Haiti needs a strengthened and coordinated commitment.
Today, I make a solemn commitment before the entire Nation: The gangs and those who support them will be hunted down, one by one. The State will reclaim every occupied area, until the day when every child can walk to school without fear, and every worker, from the street vendor to the largest entrepreneur, can move freely, produce, sell, and live with dignity in their country.
The days ahead will be demanding. I pledge to lead this fight with firmness against terror, and with humanity towards the suffering of the people. I don’t promise miracles. I promise the truth, courage, and total commitment.
End of the CPT: Laurent St-Cyr calls for the continuation of political dialogue.
End of the CPT: Laurent St-Cyr calls for the continuation of political dialogue.
Following the end-of-term ceremony held at the Presidential Palace on Saturday, February 7, 2026, CPT.
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