Déus Deronneth launches presidential bid, pledges to 'transform the State'

Déus Deronneth, an economist and former deputy for the Marigot constituency during the 50th legislature, has declared his candidacy in Haiti's upcoming presidential elections, according to Le Nouvelliste. The outlet reports that Deronneth is among the individuals registered on the online platform of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) as of October 12, 2026. Deronneth framed his candidacy as 'the expression of a conviction: Haiti must undertake a structural transformation of its State, its economy and its relations with citizens,' Le Nouvelliste reported. The former parliamentarian argued that the crisis the country is experiencing will not be resolved by a simple measure, according to the newspaper, though the full detail of his platform was behind the outlet's paywall. His stated goal, as reflected in the article's framing, is to 'transform the State and rebuild the contract between citizens and institutions.' The report appeared alongside coverage of the broader electoral calendar, including a reminder from the Ministry of the Interior (MICT) that interim executive agents who are candidates must resign before October 15. Further specifics of Deronneth's program were not available in the published excerpt.