Haiti's transitional government weighs future after 'collapse' of institutions

In a surprise move, Haiti's newly appointed transitional council on Tuesday chose former sports minister Fritz Belizaire as the country's new Prime Minister in a bid to establish a stable new government amid rampant gang violence.

Four of seven council members with voting rights selected Bélizaire as the successor to Michel Patrick Boisvert, the former Minister of Economy and Finance, who acted as interim Prime Minister.

Guardian

During the televised ceremony, the nine-member governing body earlier appointed former Senate President Edgard Leblanc Fils to chair the nine-member governing body, which seeks to restore a functioning government.

France 24

The Council's selection of Belizaire as Haiti's new Prime Minister reportedly sparked controversy as three voting members representing different political factions alleged their counterparts violated procedural rules.

Latinpost

Sworn in last week and formed with support from the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM), the Council is tasked with certain presidential tasks, appointing a new Cabinet and paving the way for presidential elections in 2026.

Sworn in last week and formed with support from the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM), the Council is tasked with appointing a new Cabinet and paving the way for presidential elections in 2026.

Aid groups estimate that more than 80% of Haiti and more than 60% of the capital are controlled by armed gangs, with the UN saying that almost 5M people are suffering from acute food insecurity.

The Council's decision to appoint Belizaire as Prime Minister is a very good choice that will help bridge the political divisions and thus contribute to pacifying Haiti. Security is now paramount as Haitians demand solutions and simply cannot wait any longer for decisive action to be taken against rampant gang violence. Belizaire has the necessary experience to handle this monumental task successfully and lead Haiti to a brighter future.

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