Sources: Reuters
The mandate for the Transitional Presidential Council in Haiti expires, with the powers of the presidency transferred to Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, who survived a removal attempt by the council two weeks ago. 2026-02-7
A former Colombian soldier, Mario Antonio Palacios Palacios, pleads guilty to conspiring in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. 2023-12-22
President Jovenel Moïse postpones the constitutional referendum, originally scheduled for June 27, to an unknown date citing rising COVID-19 cases in the country. 2021-06-7
Politicians in Haiti agree to a process to select an interim President to replace Michel Martelly. Presidential elections will be held on April 14 with the winner to be sworn in on 14 May. 2016-02-7
Jean-Claude Duvalier (Baby Doc), leader of Haiti from his father's death in 1971 until his overthrow by a popular uprising in 1986, dies of a heart attack. 2014-10-4
Former Haitian President Jean Bertrand-Aristide returns to Haiti, two days before a general election. 2011-03-18
Amnesty International announces that authorities are investigating alleged crimes against humanity committed during Jean-Claude Duvalier's 1971-86 rule over Haiti. Duvalier sneaks out of his upmarket hotel via a rear exit, avoiding journalists. 2011-01-21
Haitian authorities file corruption and theft charges against former president Jean-Claude Duvalier. 2011-01-19
Haitian authorities arrest former president Jean-Claude Duvalier. 2011-01-18
Musician Wyclef Jean files his papers in his bid to become President of Haiti. 2010-08-6