2026-02-06

The CPT mandate expires February 7 2026 with no binding succession framework and broad domestic rejection of continued CPT influence. RFI published a major assessment February 6 confirming that after 22 months governing during deep crisis the mandate arrives at its term with uncertainty dominating the post-transition landscape. Gazette Haiti reported February 5 that with only two days remaining the CPT actively seeks to retain a role in the new interim period. This directly contradicts CPT co-president Leslie Voltaire's January 10 declaration in Jacmel stating the council signed to leave and would no longer be legitimate from February 8. Les Engages pour le Developpement issued a communique February 3 categorically rejecting any CPT involvement after February 7 and accusing the council of having gravely compromised the political transition by serving personal ambitions at the expense of the people. As a signatory of the Consensus Politique pour le Redressement National, EDE insists on a bicephalous executive with a transitional president and prime minister excluding all CPT members. The Kongre Patriyotik pou yon Sovtaj Nasyonal published a report February 6 proposing a concerted and February 06, 2026 pragmatic exit. The Fanm Yo Deside women's coalition demanded an inclusive transition before February 7 rejecting any vague prolongation of the CPT. The international community has converged on PM Fils-Aime continuing as caretaker. US Secretary Rubio stated January 23 the CPT must be disbanded by February 7 without corrupt actors and Fils-Aime must continue. The Atlantic Council identified Fils-Aime as Washington's preferred pick to run the government after February 7. UN Special Representative Ruiz Massieu stated January 20 that the Constitution allows the PM to remain if no successor is designated. The OAS confirmed January 22 that the mandate ends February 7 per the April 3 2024 Agreement and Article 13 prohibits extension. CARICOM's Eminent Persons Group stated January 9 it is vital that stakeholders reach consensus before February 7. The fundamental impasse between the CPT seeking continued influence and broad domestic rejection of any CPT role creates maximum political tension with less than 24 hours remaining. An RHI News editorial declared February 7 2026 marks the Great Resignation representing the failure of the transition and capitulation of elites. The trajectory leads to what the editorial describes as exploitation of Haitian resources to meet strategic needs of foreign powers particularly in advanced technologies. The window for negotiated consensus has effectively closed.