Haiti’s president prepares to name new PM

The President of Haiti Jovenel Moise says he is prepared to name a new Prime Minister shortly, following the resignation of Jack Guy Lafontant.

According to a source close to the Presidency, consultations, that followed Lafontant’s resignation three weeks ago, are now over.

During the consultations at the national Palace, the president met with politicians and members of civil society in an effort to get consensus on who would fill the vacancy.

It’s reported that a short list of names has been established and checks are being held to ensure that each candidate meets the criteria of the constitution.

However, a date has not been confirmed, and according to Guichard Doré, the Special Adviser to the Head of State, Moïse must again consult the Presidents of both Houses of Parliament before making the announcement.

Lafontant resigned following deadly violence and looting sparked by a now-abandoned plan to raise fuel prices.