Following the installation of the Supreme Council of Judicial Power, the U.S. Embassy and Mariano Fernández Amunátegui Special Representative of Secretary-General of the United Nations in Haiti, presented their congratulations to the 9 members of CSPJ.

Message from U.S. Embassy :

"The Embassy of the United States of America congratulates the nine men and women who were sworn in today as members of the Superior Judicial Council (CSPJ), and we extend our best wishes for their success.

Today is a historic day for Haitian democracy and a victory for the Haitian people. The investiture of the CSPJ establishes the judicial power as an equal branch of government. The United States looks forward to working in partnership with the Haitian government in building the rule of law [...]"

Message from Mariano Fernández Amunátegui :

Mr. Mariano Fernández Amunátegui, the Special Representative of Secretary-General of the United Nations in Haiti, presents his congratulations to the Haitian authorities, the Haitian people and to the 9 members of the Council, newly installed in this vital function for the independence of judicial power and the strengthening of the rule of law.

"This event represents a step towards the consolidation of Haitian institutions and the anchoring of Haiti in a sustainable political stability," said Mr. Fernández, for which the constructive climatethat prevails between the three public authorities should now pave the way for the holding of the next elections.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-6049-haiti-justice-a-historic-swearing.html

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