PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC -The Democratic Resistance platform (RED/EDE), Historical Compromise, and allies have named the former ambassador of Haiti to the Dominican Republic, Smith Augustin, as its representative on the Presidential Transitional Council (CPT).
His nomination followed the resignation on Sunday by Dominique Dupuy, who complained, among other things, of having to deal with sexist comments and unfounded criticisms against her posted on social media.
“In addition to the unfounded political attacks against me and the threats on my life, my participation as the only young woman (34 years old) among eight men comes up against obstacles that certain actors have decided to create,” Dupuy said in a video announcing her decision to step down.
She said she was returning to her former job, where she would “continue with the other projects” that she had launched.
Earlier this month, Guyana’s President and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) chairman, Dr. Irfaan Ali, told reporters in Jamaica that an agreement had been reached that would allow Prime Minister Ariel Henry to step down and for a transitional governance arrangement “which paves the way for a peaceful transition of power, continuity of governance and action plan for near-term security and the road to free and fair elections.”
Ali said that it was also agreed that a transitional presidential council would be created comprised of seven voting members and two voting observers.
Those with votes include the ‘Pitit Desalin’ party headed by Jean-Charles Moise, the EDE party of former prime minister Charles Joseph; the Fanmi Lavalas party; the December 21 coalition led by Henry; the Montana Accord group; and members of the private sector.
The non-voting members will be represented by one member from civil society and one from the interfaith community.
Augustin is now expected to participate in a meeting with CARICOM leaders on Monday as they plot the way forward for the troubled French-speaking CARICOM country where criminal gangs are seeking to overthrow the Henry government.
CARICOM is also spearheading a Haitian-led solution to end the political and socio-economic situation in the country.
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