Faced with a worrying political situation marked by generalized insecurity in the capital and other parts of the national territory, a persistent political crisis, a devastating food crisis, a division that is eating away at our Nation and a tendency to stigmatize, 7 former Prime Ministers : Jean Max Bellerive, Laurent Lamothe, Evans Paul, Enex Jean Charles, Jack Guy Lafontant, Jean Henry Céant and Joseph Jouthe in a joint note, launch a patriotic appeal.

"[...] We, the undersigned, former Prime Ministers of Haiti, moved by a patriotic sense of duty, decide to speak out and participate effectively in the search for solutions, transcending any spirit of partiality.

Indeed, we are deeply disturbed by the continued deterioration of the general situation of the country and galvanized by the idea that a patriotic outburst is essential to meet the challenges that overwhelm our people on a daily basis [...]

"This is why, within the framework of the Forum of Former Prime Ministers (FAPM), created in a spirit of openness for a constructive debate with enlightened minds and key players in Haitian society or the international community, we let's make this patriotic appeal.

We wish to analyze in depth the challenges to development, systemic or cyclical, which afflict our country and formulate concrete proposals to remedy them.

At this crucial stage for the survival of the country, we call for national unity and the setting aside of our differences, because Haiti has always been able to face adversity through the unity of its daughters and its son [...]

We propose to initiate the debate to implement a solid economic development plan, based on transparency, accountability and innovation in a secure environment [...] We therefore urge all political actors to engage actively and not supporter of the strengthening of our democratic institutions and the promotion of the rule of law.

The participation of all citizens, both within the country and in the diaspora, is essential to shape the political, economic and social future of our Nation [...]"

HL/ HaitiLibre