Economist Etzer Emile Registers for Haiti Presidential Race on Security, Work and Social Justice
The university professor and entrepreneur filed his candidacy under the Gwoupman Solèy banner, according to Le Nouvelliste.
Economist and university professor Etzer Emile has officially registered as a candidate for the presidency of Haiti, Le Nouvelliste reported. According to the outlet, Emile submitted his candidacy on the online platform of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) on Saturday, October 31, 2026, running under the Gwoupman Solèy banner.
In a public statement announcing his bid, Emile — described as a professor, economist and entrepreneur — placed security, work and social justice at the center of his platform, the newspaper said. He stated he wants to address the difficulties weighing on the population, citing insecurity, difficult access to public services and the need to rebuild a responsible state.
Le Nouvelliste quoted Emile as saying, "The problem is not the truck. It's the driver model that must be changed," a remark framing his call for institutional reform.
The report did not provide further details on his specific policy proposals or campaign timeline. The candidacy comes amid Haiti's ongoing political transition and sustained insecurity. Additional verification of the full platform was not available in the cited excerpt.