Haiti’s upcoming constitutional referendum: A controversial process amid political and security crisis

Haiti’s upcoming constitutional referendum: A controversial process amid political and security crisis

PORT-AU-PRINCE — As Haiti marks the 38th anniversary of its 1987 Constitution on March 29, a proposed referendum to amend the document is generating controversy. While proponents argue that constitutional reform is needed to address governance challenges, critics say the process is illegitimate, violates the Constitution itself and could further destabilize the country.The referendum is moving forward despite legal challenges, a worsening securi…