2026-02-11
TALKING POINTS
Fils-Aime fired Economy Minister Metellus who had been floated as potential PM
replacement during January ouster attempt.
PM now directly controls both government operations and national treasury in
unprecedented power concentration.
Decision interpreted as assertion of authority over political rivals rather than inclusive
governance approach.
Council of Ministers decree distributes presidential functions across cabinet addressing
absence of head of state.
Municipal commissions established for Port-au-Prince Petion-Ville and Gressier
February 11, 2026
restoring local administrative capacity.