Washington, Friday — Haiti’s transitional leadership remained under mounting pressure Friday as Laurent Saint-Cyr, head of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), moved toward the conclusion of his official visit to Washington, amid persistent insecurity and institutional fragility back home.
During the visit, Saint-Cyr held consultations with international partners on security assistance, humanitarian coordination, and the political transition, including discussions linked to the OAS roadmap and international support mechanisms. However, no concrete security agreements or revised operational timelines were publicly announced, reinforcing skepticism among observers about the immediate impact of the trip.
Notably, no meetings were scheduled at the presidential or cabinet level with senior U.S. authorities to address broader bilateral issues, including the legal status of thousands of Haitian nationals currently residing in the United States. The absence of high-level engagement on migration and protection concerns has drawn criticism from members of the Haitian diaspora and civil society groups.
The Washington talks come as Haiti continues to grapple with widespread violence, weakened state authority, and declining public confidence in the justice system. Critics argue that successive diplomatic missions abroad contrast sharply with the lack of visible progress on the ground, particularly regarding security stabilization and electoral preparations ahead of the announced transition deadline.
Saint-Cyr is expected to return to Port-au-Prince on December 13, as questions persist over whether international engagement can translate into tangible results in a country where governance capacity remains severely constrained.