The Heat: Haiti’s new president

The Heat

Anand Naidoo

Anand Naidoo

Haiti's new president sworn in Haitian president sworn into office
Published February 8, 2017 at 6:57 PM
Updated August 14, 2017 at 2:27 PM

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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The Heat: Haiti’s new president Pt 1

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.

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

The Heat: Haiti’s new president Pt 2

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. 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.

The Heat: Haiti’s new president Pt 3

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. 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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