A crisis has been brewing within the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) and between the council and the Prime Minister's office. This conflict has come to light at a time when unity within the interim executive is more than necessary; it is essential.

To further escalate this power struggle, the interim leaders aimed to attract global attention, especially from the international community. They chose a strategic date—the third week of September, coinciding with the annual United Nations General Assembly meeting—and a notable venue: the Brazilian diplomatic mission to the UN in New York. This was meant to vividly showcase the contentious nature of Haitian politics to the world.