New Beginnings: Transicin Presidential Council Elects Edgard Leblanc Son as President and Friz Belizaire as Prime Minister in Haiti
The Transicin Presidential Council has finally elected its president, Edgard Leblanc Son, after weeks of struggle and internal debate. As the former presidential candidate and a prominent figure of the Organization of the People in Struggle (OPL), Leblanc Fils emerged as a strong figure in the transition government from the beginning.
Despite being part of the opposition alliance of Collective January 30, none of the members were allowed to run for president in the upcoming elections. In his address to the country, Leblanc emphasized the need for decisions regarding security to free Haiti from gang actions, following a low-minimum agreement.
The formation of the Transicin Presidential Council came after Live Together launched an unprecedented offensive in February, challenging the State and creating chaos in Haiti. This prompted international intervention, leading to Friz Belizaire’s appointment as Prime Minister. Belizaire enjoys support from four out of seven council members, including Leblanc Fils.
With Belizaire at the helm, it is crucial for Haiti to hold long-awaited elections by February 2026. The next step is to elect a council of ministers to help form a new government that will bring stability and democratic renewal to Haiti with support from organizations like the Organization of American States.
