“A Victory for Democracy”: Haiti’s PM Defends the National Pact 

Port-au-Prince, Monday, February 23, 2026 — In the midst of a fragile political transition and ongoing insecurity, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé presented Haiti’s National Pact for Stability and the Organization of Elections as a decisive step forward.

Speaking at the Villa d’Accueil before government officials, diplomats, political leaders, and civil society representatives, the Prime Minister framed the moment as historic. “The greatest victory is a victory for democracy. It is a victory for the entire country,” he declared.

The 30-article Pact is designed to guide Haiti’s post-CPT transition and pave the way for credible elections. Government officials say it prioritizes restoring public security, strengthening institutions, modernizing the electoral process, and supporting economic recovery.

But beyond the official message of unity, the broader question remains: can this Pact deliver tangible results in a country still grappling with armed gang violence and institutional distrust?

Recent months have seen mounting insecurity and growing public skepticism toward political leadership. Authorities maintain that the document is the outcome of days of consultations across political and social sectors, aimed at building responsible consensus despite deep divisions.

The presence of diplomatic representatives and political actors at the ceremony signaled an attempt to project national cohesion. Yet the success of the Pact will ultimately depend not on signatures, but on implementation — particularly in improving security conditions on the ground.

For a nation searching for institutional clarity, the National Pact marks a significant political signal. Whether that signal translates into measurable change remains the critical test ahead.