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Haiti President Recalls Top Envoy Amid Violent Protests, Calls For Resignation

Dieu Nalio Chery
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AP via Miami Herald
An overturned car burns in Port-au-Prince this week during protests aimed at Haitian President Jovenel Moise.

Haiti’s man in Washington, an ambassador with seven years under his belt defending his country’s image, has been recalled.

At a time when Haiti is facing critical issuesthat need representation before the Trump administration, Paul Altidor, received a letter on Tuesday informing him that his services will no longer be needed. The recall was effective immediately.

Since Thursday, thousands of Haitians have taken to the streets in Port-au-Prince and other cities throughout the impoverished country to protest against skyrocketing prices, double-digit inflation, currency devaluation and corruption. In their anger and frustration, they’ve lashed out at businesses and demanded the resignation of Moïse, who has insisted that his five-year presidential mandate is not up for debate.

To read more, go to miamihearld.com

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