Sharp divisions exposed as five of seven voting members back revocation process, just weeks before February 7 mandate expiration
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – January 22, 2026 Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) has reportedly secured the five signatures required from its seven voting members to formally initiate the revocation of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, according to multiple Haitian media outlets.
The move, which would begin the process to remove the prime minister, was achieved without the support of CPT coordinator Laurent Saint-Cyr or member Emmanuel Vertilaire. The five signatures came from Fritz Alphonse Jean, Edgard Leblanc Fils, Leslie Voltaire, Louis Gérald Gilles, and Smith Augustin.
Tensions within the council have centered on criticism of Fils-Aimé’s handling of security, including allegations that only about 30% of a special “wartime” budget allocated to combat gangs has been disbursed. Critics also point to slow progress toward elections and persistent gang control over large parts of Port-au-Prince and other areas.
Direct Defiance of U.S. Warning
The reported signatures come in open defiance of a strongly worded warning issued late January 21 by the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince. In a trilingual statement posted on X and Facebook, the embassy declared that any attempt by the unelected CPT to change the government this late in its mandate would be considered “null and void,” would undermine security and stability efforts, and could favor armed gangs.
Washington threatened “appropriate measures” — widely interpreted by observers as potential targeted sanctions, visa revocations, or asset freezes against those involved.
The embassy’s post emphasized that destabilizing actions at this critical juncture would hinder progress toward credible elections and the restoration of democratic governance.
Haitian Officials Push Back
Haitian officials responded firmly, framing the potential revocation as an internal matter of national sovereignty. Presidential spokesperson Jacques Ambroise stated: “We are not in the United States. We are in Haiti. The decision made is in favor of the country.”
As of today, the revocation process has not been finalized or published in Le Moniteur, Haiti’s official gazette. Council meetings remain ongoing without resolution, while Prime Minister Fils-Aimé met earlier today with European ambassadors to discuss continued security cooperation.
High Stakes Ahead of February 7 Deadline
The CPT, formed in April 2024 following the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, was mandated to guide Haiti toward elections and stability. Its term expires on February 7, 2026, with no nationwide vote held in nearly a decade.
Any move to remove the prime minister so close to the deadline risks creating a power vacuum at a time when gangs already control significant territory and the country faces severe humanitarian and security challenges.
L’Union Suite will continue monitoring developments, including any official publication in Le Moniteur, U.S. responses, and potential impacts on the transition process.
The coming weeks will be decisive for Haiti’s fragile path forward.
