USA opposed to a Verification Commission

Peter Mulrean, Ambassador of the United States accredited to Haiti says to be opposed to the the creation of a new Commission of verification of electoral process. He expressed concern political instrumentalization of this Commission, noting that the recommendations made by the Independent Electoral Commission of Verification should instead be implemented to continue the electoral process initiated in 2015.

Also reacting to voices calling for a new agreement, the US diplomat sees no valid reason for a new agreement.

Lack of funds for elections and the country

Wednesday at a press briefing, Serge Simon, the Presidential Spokesman revealed that there remained only 6% of available funds in the budget allocated for the organization of the second round of presidential elections scheduled for April 24th

Furthermore he explained that the financial situation in Haiti was "catastrophic" for lack of sufficient revenues and an international assistance almost nonexistent right now [because of a transitional government]. Finally he said that President a.i. Jocelerme Privert does everything to respect the agreement and its mandate, which will end on May 14, when the newly elected President should (in principle) take office...

Canada pleased with the latest developments

Canada welcomes the inauguration of the Prime Minister Enex Jean-Charles and his Cabinet and the appointment of the Provisional Electoral Council, two key steps to conclude the electoral process.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-17025-haiti-elections-swearing-and-installation-of-the-new-cep.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-17004-haiti-flash-the-government-is-installed.html

Visit of Obama in Haiti unlikely...

Wednesday US Ambassador Peter Mulrean declared on a radio station of the capital that due to the uncertain situation on the political level that prevails in Haiti, the visit of President Obama to Haiti is unlikely for the moment.

Privert asks the PM to postpone or to report some recent decrees

Jocelerme Privert called his Prime Minister Enex Jean-Charles to reconsider several decrees "I notify you the concerns and the worries expressed by representatives of various sectors of national life: several decrees issued on the eve of the opening of Parliament, between December 2015 and 6 January 2016, deserve to be reconsidered in their form and opportunity. This application aims that some of them, be reported or adjourned and should not leave you indifferent."

HL/ HaitiLibre