Reported by The Haitian Pulse | May 28, 2025

Haiti at a Crossroads: A Nation in Crisis

Haiti stands at a precarious crossroads. For years, the country has grappled with deepening insecurity, economic hardship, and political instability that have pushed its people to the brink. Gangs control vast swaths of territory, essential services are strained to breaking points, and many Haitians face daily threats to their safety and survival.

Communities across the nation endure fear and uncertainty. Families struggle to protect their children from violence that has become a tragic norm. Amid this chaos, hope feels fragile—yet it persists, carried by the resilient spirit of the Haitian people who continue to dream of peace, justice, and a better future.

The Broken Promise of the Conseil Présidentiel de Transition (CPT)

When the Conseil Présidentiel de Transition (CPT) came to power, they promised to restore security and stability. They vowed to tackle the gang violence that has terrorized neighborhoods and to rebuild the foundations of governance. But their short time in office has been marked by a worsening crisis, not improvement.

Instead of regaining control, the CPT has allowed the country’s territory to fall deeper into the hands of armed groups. The streets have grown more dangerous, and communities live under the shadow of fear and lawlessness. Yet, rather than addressing these urgent issues, the CPT is aggressively pushing forward a referendum on a new constitution—a move that many see as a distraction from the real problems facing the nation.

This referendum should not be their priority. The CPT is illegitimate and corrupt, lacking any democratic mandate to rewrite Haiti’s most sacred document while the people’s safety and basic rights hang in the balance.

Their actions reveal their true intentions: to consolidate power and silence dissent, not to serve or protect the Haitian people.

The $70 Million Bribery Scheme to Enforce Disputed Constitutional Draft

At 10:45 PM just a few nights ago, Haitian journalist Fouco, a respected voice at TAK 509, received a call that would shake her to the core. On the other end was a Haitian ambassador based in Washington, D.C.—a man who has spent over a decade serving within the very machinery that has corroded Haiti’s soul. Far from being a patriot, this ambassador is yet another cog in the corrupt political system that has brought Haiti to the brink of collapse. But what he revealed during that call is something every Haitian needs to hear.

A $70 million-dollar operation to buy silence. To manipulate truth. To sell out a nation.

A Constitution Cooked in Secrecy and Sold With Bribes

According to the ambassador, the current illegitimate and corrupt Haitian government is working feverishly to push forward a new constitution—not to protect the people, but to enslave them further. The so-called “Avant Projet” (Preliminary Draft) is not a democratic document. It is a silent weapon, forged behind closed doors and written in a language most Haitians cannot read, let alone understand.

This new constitution is being marketed to the population using a propaganda campaign fueled by $70 million U.S. dollars, a sum allegedly earmarked specifically to bribe media outlets, influencers, and public figures into supporting and spreading disinformation. Of that staggering sum, Fouco herself was offered 30,000,000 gourdes—approximately $230,000 USD—to help “sell” the constitution to the Haitian public.

Fouco refused. And now, she is speaking out. ( Watch full report - https://tinyurl.com/3cpnha82 )

Written in French, Designed to Exclude

Let’s be clear: this draft constitution is written entirely in French—a deliberate move to disenfranchise the very people it claims to represent. While 100% of Haitians speak Creole, only 5% can speak or fully understand French. Writing the nation’s foundational legal document in a language foreign to most of its citizens is not just elitist—it’s oppressive.

“Tout ayisyen konekte a travè yon sèl lang : kreyòl.”
— Fouco, TAK 509

Yet the authors of this constitution know exactly what they’re doing. If the people cannot read it, they cannot resist it.

The CPT: Seven Men with No Mandate

At the heart of this betrayal is the Conseil Présidentiel de Transition (CPT)—a group of seven unelected individuals who have taken it upon themselves to restructure the nation without a shred of democratic legitimacy. In just a short time, they have proven more dangerous than many regimes before them.

This “Avant Projet” is not reform—it is regression. It is a constitution written by the elite, for the elite, financed by the enemies of Haitian democracy, and forced upon a population already pushed to the edge.

A Journalist’s Integrity in the Midst of Corruption

Fouco’s story is not just about bribery—it’s about bravery and integrity in a sea of corruption. While many media outlets and public figures quickly accepted the government’s money, choosing silence or complicity to protect their own interests, Fouco stood firm. Her refusal to become part of this corrupt agenda is a powerful act of resistance and a beacon of hope for the Haitian people.

Her courage highlights the critical role of independent journalism in exposing the truth and holding power to account. In a landscape where many voices have been bought or silenced, Fouco’s integrity shines as a rare and vital light.

The Haitian People Deserve Better

We must not allow this document to pass. Not in French. Not in silence. Not with bribes.

We must demand:

• A constitution written in Creole, the language of the people.

• Full participation of the Haitian diaspora in all national matters.

• A complete investigation into the alleged $70 million media fund.

• An immediate halt to all constitutional reform until Haiti is governed by a legitimate, democratically elected body.

Haiti’s future cannot be dictated by mercenaries in suits and backroom deals. It must be reclaimed by the people who have suffered, resisted, and held this country together for generations.

The government has chosen the language of deceit.
The people must answer in Creole, with unity, resistance, and fire.

The Haitian Pulse will not be silenced. And neither should you.

The Haitian Pulse Will Not Be Bought

In a time when truth is being auctioned off to the highest bidder, The Haitian Pulse stands firm. We do not take bribes. We do not rewrite reality to serve those in power. While others are cashing checks to keep the public in the dark, we are committed to shedding light on every backroom deal, every act of betrayal, and every voice of resistance.

Fouco’s courage is not the exception—it is the standard we hold ourselves to. Her refusal to be silenced is our collective call to action.

We will not allow $70 million in hush money to decide Haiti’s future.
We will not allow corruption to wear the mask of reform.
We will not let our language, our dignity, or our rights be erased.

The Haitian Pulse is not for sale. And neither is Haiti.