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.For more:
Viv demokrasi ! Viv Ayiti ! #InvestitureHT pic.twitter.com/AcpEix0xmo
— 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
