Ambassador Wooster’s First Message: Does Washington No Longer Consider the CPT a Legitimate Interlocutor?

The arrival of Henry Wooster, the new U.S. envoy to Haiti, raised expectations for a potential renewal, but his first message on July 19, 2025 highlighted a significant silence: the absence of any mention of the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT).

This body, intended to guide the country toward stability, is now perceived as ineffective.

Wooster praised Haitian resilience and reaffirmed U.S. commitment to stability and development, but his omission of the CPT is a revealing political act.

It suggests that Washington no longer considers the Council a legitimate interlocutor.

The CPT, criticized for its internal divisions and inability to address insecurity, no longer inspires confidence.

Wooster’s message indicates a loss of U.S. patience with a structure deemed dysfunctional.

If the CPT is no longer considered valid, who can legitimately lead Haiti out of its crisis?