CARICOM is officially done playing nice with Haitian leadership. The Eminent Persons Group slammed local stakeholders for dragging their feet on a consensual political transition plan. Regional officials stressed that leaders still have not united behind a single path forward, despite receiving massive international support. Multiple proposals apparently exist already.
Mediators pointed out that various plans legitimately share common ground. They expressed deep frustration that politicians cannot just agree on one direction, despite these obvious similarities. This lack of movement is maddening because outsiders keep offering help while nothing changes locally.
Time runs short because the Transitional Council mandate expires early next month. The group warned that missing this cutoff could trigger bad repercussions for the entire nation. They begged civil society and politicians to finally put national interests above personal squabbles immediately.
The regional body remains willing to assist as Haiti navigates these messy security and institutional nightmares. However, the statement demanded swift action and patriotism to ensure citizens actually get to decide their future. Waiting around is no longer an option as that clock ticks down.
Mediators pointed out that various plans legitimately share common ground. They expressed deep frustration that politicians cannot just agree on one direction, despite these obvious similarities. This lack of movement is maddening because outsiders keep offering help while nothing changes locally.
Time runs short because the Transitional Council mandate expires early next month. The group warned that missing this cutoff could trigger bad repercussions for the entire nation. They begged civil society and politicians to finally put national interests above personal squabbles immediately.
The regional body remains willing to assist as Haiti navigates these messy security and institutional nightmares. However, the statement demanded swift action and patriotism to ensure citizens actually get to decide their future. Waiting around is no longer an option as that clock ticks down.
