Haiti’s New Transitional Council Takes Power Amid Immediate Gang Overthrow Threats
Haiti’s New Transitional Council Takes Power Amid Immediate Gang Overthrow Threats Port-au-Prince, Haiti – A new era for Haiti’s leadership began on Thursday as wealthy businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr was inaugurated as the head of the transitional presidential council. Tasked with restoring stability to the deeply troubled nation, Saint-Cyr’s appointment comes at a critical juncture, with criminal gangs controlling an estimated 90% of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Addressing the nation during his swearing-in, Saint-Cyr acknowledged the profound crisis facing Haiti, stating, “It’s…