Haiti’s transitional council hands power to US-backed prime minister
Summary
Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council has handed over power to Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime, who is backed by the United States. This change happened during a time of significant gang violence and political instability in Haiti. Fils-Aime now faces the challenge of organizing the country's first general elections in a decade.Key Facts
- Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council transferred power to Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime.
- The U.S. supports Fils-Aime and recently showed military presence in the waters near Haiti.
- Fils-Aime is the only politician in Haiti with executive power after the council's dissolution.
- The council had considered removing Fils-Aime, but the plan did not proceed.
- Haiti has experienced intense gang violence, with almost 6,000 people killed last year.
- Fils-Aime's main task is to organize general elections, which have not occurred in ten years.
- The United Nations has authorized a security force to stabilize the country, but only a small number of troops are currently there.
- There is skepticism that elections will take place this year, despite previous plans.
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