Haiti names new head of transitional council ahead of scheduled elections
Summary
Haiti has named Laurent Saint-Cyr as the head of its transitional presidential council. This move comes as the country faces serious issues like gang violence and economic instability. Elections are scheduled to begin in November and end with a presidential vote in February 2026.Key Facts
- Laurent Saint-Cyr has been appointed as head of Haiti's transitional presidential council.
- Saint-Cyr's inauguration took place at Villa d’Accueil in Port-au-Prince.
- Haiti is currently facing challenges such as gang violence and a weak economy.
- Gangs control nearly 90% of Port-au-Prince, obstructing government operations.
- A Kenyan-led UN mission helped prevent gang attempts to disrupt the inauguration.
- Haiti has not held a presidential election since 2016.
- The transitional council, created in April 2024, aims to organize elections.
- Presidential elections are planned for February 7, 2026, with earlier stages starting in November 2025.
- The UN reported nearly 5,000 deaths in Haiti due to gang violence from October 2024 to June 2023.
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