Citibank’s decision to freeze the accounts of Haitian diplomatic missions in the United States raises concerns and questions.
While the Haitian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE) rules out the hypothesis of a financial management problem, it remains evasive about the real reasons for this measure.
Washington had repeatedly alerted Port-au-Prince to malfunctions within its diplomatic representations, but to no avail.
Today, Citibank’s initiative, combined with the forthcoming announcement of an “important decision” by the US authorities, raises fears of an escalation in tensions between the two countries.
This opacity is fuelling speculation: is it pressure linked to the political crisis in Haiti, or simply administrative shortcomings on the part of Haitian institutions?
In any case, if Citibank’s measures were to materialize, they would paralyze consular services, depriving thousands of expatriate Haitians of essential support.
Beyond the practical consequences, this situation sends out an alarming signal for already fragile bilateral relations.
Citibank needs to clarify its position, while the MFA urgently needs to restore transparency in this matter. Without swift action, this crisis risks further eroding the foundations of an already vulnerable state.
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