Former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe Announces Defamation Lawsuits

Lamothe says he has commissioned law firms to pursue legal action over what he describes as long-running false accusations aimed at discrediting him.

By Haitian Prime News|January 6, 2026|Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Former Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe announced that he has instructed law firms to initiate defamation lawsuits, stating that he has been the target of sustained campaigns based on what he describes as false information.

In a public message published on his verified X account, Lamothe said the accusations against him have circulated for several years and are part of coordinated efforts intended to damage his reputation. He attributed the claims to interest groups he alleges are seeking to discredit him for political or personal reasons.

Lamothe maintained that the information being disseminated about him is inaccurate and harmful, asserting that legal action is necessary to establish the facts and protect his name. He did not identify specific individuals or organizations that would be named in the lawsuits, nor did he provide details regarding the jurisdictions in which the cases would be filed.

The announcement comes amid Haiti’s ongoing political instability, where allegations, counter-allegations, and legal disputes involving former officials continue to influence public discourse. As of publication, no court filings related to Lamothe’s statement have been made publicly available.

Sources:

• Laurent Lamothe, statement on X (formerly Twitter)

• Ground News – Haiti: Laurent Lamothe Announces Defamation Lawsuits

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