Haiti Elections Postponed, Why Voting Now Would Benefit Gangs

Jean-Marie Théodat, director of the Geography Department at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University and expert on Haiti, comments on the indefinite postponement of elections in a country under the control of gangs. He describes an electoral process that has become illusory in a context where more than 90% of the metropolitan area and part of the Artibonite are beyond the state's control, referring to a 'monkey promise' that does not deceive anyone. ⏱️ 1 min of reading The facts and recent developments Jean-Marie Théodat, director of the Geography Department at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University and expert on Haiti, comments on the indefinite postponement of elections in a country under the control of gangs. He describes an electoral process that has become illusory in a context where more than 90% of the metropolitan area and part of the Artibonite are beyond the state's control, referring to a 'monkey promise' that does not deceive anyone. ⚡ Key points ▸ Jean-Marie Théodat, director of the Geography Department at Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University and expert on Haiti, comments on the indefinite postponement of elections in a country under the control of gangs. ▸ He describes an electoral process that has become illusory in a context where more than 90% of the metropolitan area and part of the Artibonite are beyond the state's control, referring to a 'monkey promise' that does not deceive anyone. Editorial Analysis: Issues and Perspectives The editorial team at Flash Radio maintains a permanent monitoring system to provide impartial and verified insights to its listeners, ensuring access to clear, sourced, and useful information for democratic debate. This major news highlights the daily concerns of citizens and the functioning of institutions. The speed at which events unfold requires rigorous verification and contextualization work to go beyond mere media buzz. Follow the news in real time on Flash Radio To app