On August 7, 2025, Laurent St Cyr was installed as the new president of the transitional council, a moment that has become a symbol of Haiti's ongoing decline under the grip of corrupt elites. The population must unite to demand real change.
Haitian Politics & Leadership | The Haitian Pulse Editorial Team | August 7, 2025
Today, August 7, 2025, marks a grim milestone for Haiti. The CPT (Core Group), after weeks of political maneuvering, has installed Laurent St Cyr as the new president of the transitional council. This appointment, amid Haiti’s deepening crisis, is not just a matter of poor governance—it is an outright embarrassment. The nation continues to be held hostage by a small group of elites who have managed to trap Haiti in a vicious cycle of corruption, greed, and incompetence. While the country sinks deeper into chaos, these figures continue to pull the strings, exacerbating the suffering of millions.
The CPT has long been accused of preying on the population's vulnerabilities, manipulating its weaknesses for their own benefit. And now, with the appointment of St Cyr, it is clear that these elites care little for the well-being of the people—they are only interested in maintaining control.
A Leader Absent from the People: Laurent St Cyr’s True Colors Revealed
As Laurent St Cyr is installed as president of the transitional council, a critical question remains: Where was he while Haiti was burning? It has been reported that St Cyr, during his time as a member of the CPT, spent a significant portion of his tenure not engaging with Haiti’s issues but instead attending classes in the United States. While the country has been plunging into political, economic, and security crises, this leader was reportedly more interested in personal education than in the plight of the Haitian people.
This raises a serious issue about accountability. What country would allow an elected leader—someone in charge of the nation’s future—to spend most of their time in another country, studying and ignoring the dire needs of their own people? In what world does a leader of a nation prioritize personal education over national crisis management? The answer is clear: a country where leaders can act with impunity, where their decisions and actions are not held up to scrutiny, and where the population is largely disconnected from the leadership’s failures.
The Heart of the Crisis: A Leadership Crisis of Unprecedented Proportions
For those who have witnessed Haiti’s descent into chaos, the answer is simple: St Cyr’s actions reveal the true colors of Haiti's leadership crisis. Rather than stepping up to tackle the country’s challenges head-on, he chose to prioritize personal development in another country. His decision to spend much of his time abroad, away from the very crisis he was supposed to address, makes it clear: he is either disconnected from the country’s needs or too complicit in the system of corruption to care.
This is the type of leadership Haiti has been burdened with for far too long. A country on the brink of collapse deserves leaders who are present, engaged, and committed to solving the problems that plague the nation. What Haiti does not need are leaders who abandon their post, turn their backs on the people, and put personal gain above national duty. And yet, this is exactly the type of leadership that has run Haiti into the ground.
A Nation in Peril: Selling Their Souls for 1,000 Gourdes
A sad and tragic reality has emerged in Haiti. As the country slips into an even darker abyss, a disturbing segment of the population has been bought off. For as little as 1,000 gourdes (approximately $7 USD), these individuals have chosen to support their oppressors, celebrating St Cyr’s rise to power while eagerly brandishing posters of the very figure responsible for the nation’s downfall. This is more than just an affront to the Haitian people’s dignity—it is a betrayal of the nation’s future.
While the elites behind the CPT continue to profit from the suffering of the majority, a portion of the population has tragically sold their soul for a plate of food and a promise of temporary relief. In their desperation, they have allowed themselves to be complicit in their own downfall, cheering for their oppressors while remaining blind to the far-reaching consequences of their actions.
This is the reality of Haiti today: a country divided, struggling for survival, and torn between those who fight for their future and those who are willing to sell their souls for fleeting promises of comfort.
A Call to Action: It’s Time for the Haitian People to Rise
It is imperative that the Haitian population rises in unison to demand accountability and reform. The CPT’s continued control has only led Haiti into greater despair, and under St Cyr’s leadership, the nation has become nothing more than a puppet show for a few powerful elites. Haiti deserves better. The population deserves leadership that cares for their well-being—not those who sell out the country for personal gain.
Haitians must unite and call for the immediate resignation of the CPT. The country can no longer afford to let these elites play their power games while millions suffer. If the CPT remains in power, Haiti will continue its downward spiral, and the potential for a brighter future will continue to fade away.
The Haitian Pulse: Standing with the People
At The Haitian Pulse, we are committed to speaking truth to power and exposing the realities of Haiti’s political and social crises. Our mission is to bring attention to corruption, injustice, and the abuse of power that continues to plague the nation. We stand with the Haitian people in their fight for accountability, justice, and a better future.
Haitians, it’s time to take a stand. The country belongs to you—your voices matter.
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