New Leadership for Haiti
by Lindsey Walker
Late October in Haiti saw big changes for the Haitian people and their political leadership as the Prime Minister Michèle Pierre-Louis and her administration were dismissed by the Senate in a move consistent with Haitian constitutional measure. Her dismissal comes just a year after the last Prime Minister’s removal following a period of intense rioting, instability and discontent over the persistent food crisis. The recent decision reflects an overall sense of frustration from politicians and the Haitian people. Senators pushing for her dismissal cited a stalling of progress on the pressing issues of food and economic security the country had faced during the most recent period of riots and upheaval. The move came just weeks after President Clinton, appointed United Nations special envoy to Haiti in May, assembled and led a historic summit of potential foreign investors to the country. The conference proved hopeful but may have highlighted the lack of government progress on the issues facing the country. The change also ushered in new Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive, who was nominated the day after Michèle Pierre-Louis was removed.
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