
Haiti’s Prime Minister Resigns as Country Gripped by Gang Violence
Published on March 12, 2024
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced that he will resign as head of the Caribbean nation once a transitional presidential council has been established and an interim prime minister named. Mr. Henry made the announcement on March 11 following weeks of international pressure to step down amid rising violence in the country, which has been overwhelmed by gangs, and targeted attacks on infrastructure. His announcement also came shortly after an emergency meeting of regional nations was held in Jamaica where officials including Caribbean leaders and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed a solution to the ongoing crisis in Haiti....
