Former Northeast Senator Jean Baptiste Bien-Aimé, a prominent supporter of the Massacre River canal construction, highlighted what he believes will be the real challenge in the Maribaroux plain. During an interview on Magik 9 on Monday, September 18, 2023, the leader of the Patriotic Marien Initiative (IPAM) emphasized that while building the canal is a positive step, its management will be of paramount importance. "After the construction of the canal, the real conflict will arise. Based on experiences in Artibonite, in Saint-Rap