The resignation of the contested Prime Minister of Haiti led to a new transition council being established to restore public order in a country struggling with gang violence. During an official ceremony broadcast on television, politician Edgard Leblanc Fils was chosen as the president of the council. He will play a coordinating role within the body to address the challenges facing the nation.
The decision to appoint a new president came after successful negotiations and agreements between different stakeholders, rather than through an internal election as previously planned. In addition to selecting Edgard Leblanc Fils as the president, the majority of council members suggested Fritz Bélizaire as the Prime Minister. Frinel Joseph, a non-voting member of the council, promised further details on this proposal at a later time.
Despite initial complications and changes in plans, the council is now operational due to successful negotiations and agreements between different stakeholders. It took several weeks of discussions and negotiations to establish the council due to disagreements among political parties, stakeholders, and the outgoing government. Now, with a new leadership structure in place, the council aims to address the urgent issues facing Haiti and work towards stability and progress.