Who is now the leader of Haiti?

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Who was the last president of Haiti?

Statement on the Anniversary of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse’s Assassination. Today marks one year since the assassination of Haiti’s President, Jovenel Moïse.

What happened to Jovenel moïse?

Jovenel Moïse, the president of Haiti, was assassinated on 7 July 2021 at 1 a.m. EDT (UTC−04:00) at his residence. A group of 28 foreign mercenaries, mostly Colombians, are alleged to be responsible for the killing.

Why is Haiti so poor?

Once the wealthiest colony in the Americas, Haiti is now the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country, with more than half of its population living below the World Bank’s poverty line. Foreign intervention and debt, political instability, and natural disasters have stymied the Caribbean country’s development.