Businessman and banana exporter Jovenel Moise was sworn in as Haiti’s new president after taking the oath of office Tuesday in a ceremony in the capital Port-au-Prince.

Moise, who’s never held political office, is hoping to open a new chapter in his country’s history after a long running political crisis.

But, the new president is already facing controversy with an unresolved money laundering investigation.

For the latest, CGTN’s Owen Fairclough reports
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To discuss the new president of Haiti and the country’s outlook:

• Garry Pierre-Pierre , founder and publisher of The Haitian Times
•  Sally Yearwood, executive director of the Caribbean Central American Action
• Robert Fatton, professor of Government and Foreign Affairs at the University of Virginia
• Jake Johnston , research associate with the Center for Economic and Policy Research

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Viv demokrasi ! Viv Ayiti ! #InvestitureHT pic.twitter.com/AcpEix0xmo

— Président Jovenel Moïse (@moisejovenel) February 7, 2017

On the campaign he promised little. But today as President of #Haiti @moisejovenel promised everything to everybody along w/ law & order. pic.twitter.com/jUbr93EjRv

— Jacqueline Charles (@Jacquiecharles) February 7, 2017

WATCH NOW- Inauguration of President Jovenel Moise https://t.co/Hb5xo3RKRQ

— Haitian Times (@HaitianTimes_) February 7, 2017

#JovenelMoise is being inaugurated as #Haiti's new president, despite being dogged by money laundering allegations. https://t.co/HgVc7kn9uY pic.twitter.com/o8tVdbgt0o

— CEPR (@ceprdc) February 7, 2017

US congratulates newly sworn-in 58th President of #Haiti @moisejovenel and reaffirms engagement with people and Government of Haiti. pic.twitter.com/crdBhYEPPN

— WHA Spokesperson (@WHASpeaks) February 7, 2017