Haiti's Chamber of Commerce Left Out of Crisis Resolution Efforts

After an intense day of negotiations on March 11, 2024, Haitian political and civil society actors agreed to create a seven-member Presidential Council to lead the transition and hold elections. This agreement was facilitated by Caricom heads of government. The private business sector is among the groups that must appoint a representative to this structure. This Tuesday, just hours after the announcement of this agreement, the Haiti Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) lamented that it was not invited to the discussions. "The Chamber wish