Haiti Establishes Transitional Council to Choose Next Leadership
In a significant development, Haiti has established a transitional council that will be responsible for selecting the country’s next leadership. The council, composed of seven voting members and two non-voting observers, will appoint a new prime minister and electoral council.
Current Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced that he will step down once the council is inaugurated. The council will have the authority to exercise presidential powers until a new president-elect is inaugurated by February 7, 2026. The mandate of the council cannot be extended beyond this date.
The members of the transitional council were announced in a recent press release. The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) has welcomed the establishment of the council, expressing its support for Haiti as it determines its future.
One of the council’s top priorities will be to address the security situation in Haiti, which has been exacerbated by insurgent attacks in Port-au-Prince. These attacks have disrupted vital supply lines, leading to food insecurity for nearly 5 million people in the country, according to the United Nations.
CARICOM has pledged to support Haiti as it navigates this challenging period and works towards building a more stable and prosperous future. The establishment of the transitional council marks a crucial step forward in Haiti’s efforts to restore order and democracy in the country.
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