Haiti's Government Reveals New Plan to Address Political Crisis

The Haitian government issued several proposals Friday that aim to address the country’s ongoing political instability.

The proposals, issued by the General Secretariat to the Presidency, called for several actions including the creation of a new Constitution, the transfer of presidential authority to the head of the National Assembly, and another presidential election.

The first round of Haiti's presidential election was held Oct. 25, 2015, but a planned runoff in December of last year has been repeatedly postponed amid violence and opposition allegations of electoral fraud.

The official statement from the government says the administration of President Michel Martelly is discussing measures in an an effort to launch a transitional government starting this Sunday.

Martelly's term ends Feb. 7, but after canceling elections last Sunday, Martelly stated that he would not leave the country “in the midst of uncertainty,” refusing to resign until another leader is secured.

However, on Thursday President Martelly confirmed his departure from office, stating: "I am grateful to all those who allowed me to serve. On Feb. 7, I'll leave without any regret, any envy and without any desire to remain in power.”

If Martelly follows through on his promise, his departure should satisfy opposition parties who accuse him of trying to unfairly boost his preferred successor, Jovenel Moise.

Haiti’s political crisis and instability dates back many decades, with the legacy of colonization, occupation, U.S. domination, and chronic poverty and violence compounded by the devastating 2010 earthquake, from which the country is still recovering.

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