December 23, 2024
At the G20 summit in Brazil, French President Emmanuel Macron made an unexpected statement about the political and security crisis in Haiti, a country facing an unprecedented collapse.
When questioned by Haitian professor Marky Jean Pierre about worsening insecurity and the spread of weapons among children, Macron did not hold back. In an emotionally charged response, he placed the blame for the turmoil on Haiti’s internal mismanagement.
“Frankly, it’s the Haitians who destroyed Haiti. By allowing drug trafficking, and look at what they’ve done: the Prime Minister was fantastic—I defended him—and they ousted him. It’s terrible! I can’t replace him. They’re completely foolish! They should never have removed him. The PM was remarkable!” Macron declared.
His comments referred to Garry Conille, who was dismissed on November 10, 2024, by the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) after only five months in office. Conille had succeeded Ariel Henry under the April 3 agreement aimed at stabilizing the country, which is grappling with a severe crisis.
The replacement of Garry Conille with businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has sparked widespread criticism, both nationally and internationally. The decision by the Transitional Council, made without consulting other stakeholders in the agreement, was seen as a step back in efforts to restore security and organize elections amid an already unstable climate.
Sources close to the matter suggest Conille’s dismissal stemmed from his opposition to ministerial changes sought by the Transitional Council. The council aimed to replace officials in key ministries, including Justice, Finance, Defense, and Health.
The G20 summit, held on November 18-19, 2024, in Brazil, also marked the inclusion of the African Union as a full member. However, Haiti’s situation drew significant attention, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the world’s most vulnerable nations.