Jurist and political scientist Harotsilavo Rakotoson remains detained at the gendarmerie's Research Section headquarters in Fiadanana since Monday. Reached by phone yesterday, his lawyer clarified his client's legal situation: "He has not yet been questioned, but the investigation is ongoing and he remains detained in Fiadanana," he stated. This clarification addresses information circulated by certain observers. Indeed, media outlet Mondafrica had already mentioned preventive detention for "endangering state security." A criminal charge that several analysts immediately perceive as a strategy aimed at silencing critical voices and suppressing dissenting opinions. A graduate of Aix-en-Provence, Sciences-Po Aix, and trained at the prestigious Harvard Kennedy School, Harotsilavo Rakotoson embodies this Malagasy intellectual elite with an exemplary career and sharp discourse. A respected figure in legal circles, this former Secretary General of the Justice Ministry under Marc Ravalomanana's regime now works as a business law consultant. He also teaches future senior state officials at the National School of Magistracy and Registry (ENMG) and the National School of Administration of Madagascar (ENAM). After a long period of discretion, Harotsilavo Rakotoson has returned to the political scene in a context of "refoundation" where ideological debate should prevail to strengthen the country. Founder and leader of the Manajary Vahoaka party (literally "Promote the people"), he actively advocates for the refoundation of civil authority, restoration of state confidence, and intellectual emancipation of youth. His measured positions and sharp analyses resonate increasingly with a population seeking guidance. For many observers, this case illustrates once again the government's tension when facing free-thinking individuals. Story to follow.