Paul Arcelin

Paul Arcelin is a Haitian who lived in Canada for many years in exile from the Duvalier dictatorship because of his political activities. He married a Canadian woman with whom he raised two children in Montréal.

In 1986, following Duvalier's departure, he was asked to be the Special Adviser to General William Regala and chief of staff of his cabinet. He was also the Haitian ambassador to the Dominican Republic during the Prosper Avril government.

Arcelin was also known for being particularly against Jean Bertrand-Aristide. Indeed, he played a key role in the 2004 Haitian rebellion with Guy Philippe. During the rebellion, he participated in some interviews that are available on Radio Canada.

Arcelin was a candidate for the office of president of Haiti. After the rebellion which led to the ouster of Aristide, Arcelin vowed to remain in Haiti to help restore the country.