It’s been one month since Haiti’s Prime Minister, Ariel Henry, resigned from his post. This after gangs across Port-au-Prince attacked several government buildings in late February, driving more than 53,000 people to leave as violence continues to rock the nation’s capital.

Political leaders have now tasked a transitional council with choosing the country’s next prime minister and Cabinet. What are the challenges that lie ahead?

Joining the discussion: 

• Etienne Cole-Paluck is the Editor-in-Chief of Haiti Magazine and Haiti Weekly.
• Jemima Pierre is a Professor of Social Justice Institute at the University of British Columbia.
• Kim Ives is an Editor with Haiti Liberté.
• Roromme Chantal is a Professor of Political Science at Moncton University & Former UN official in Haiti.

Breaking News: Haitian leaders set up a ruling council tasked with restoring order to a country wracked by violence, paving the way for a new president. https://t.co/SfJz8NYUhx

— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 12, 2024

#CARICOM STATEMENT ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE HAITIAN PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL

CARICOM Heads of Government welcome the news today of the publication of the decree establishing the Transitional Presidential Council in Haiti 🇭🇹

Read full statement at: https://t.co/13tSswWNQo pic.twitter.com/1qeUlMJmj9

— CARICOM: Caribbean Community (@CARICOMorg) April 12, 2024