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Haitian prime minister Ariel Henry agrees to resign when a transitional presidential council is formed.
2024-03-11

The Provisional Electoral Council postpones indefinitely the election and constitutional referendum for a third time, targeting 7 November 2021, after Prime Minister Ariel Henry dismissed several members of the council.
2021-09-27

In Port-au-Prince, an Associated Press photojournalist and a security guard are wounded when Senator Jean Marie Ralph Féthière (PHTK) opens fire, reportedly trying to pass through a demonstration outside the Haitian Parliament. The Senate tries to convene and appoint Fritz-William Michel as Prime Minister.
2019-09-23

Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Michel Lapin, who was appointed 4 months ago, resigns amidst renewed protests. President Jovenel Moïse appoints Fritz-William Michel as the new Prime Minister.
2019-07-22

Haitian Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant resigns after deadly protests against fuel price rises.
2018-07-15

Haiti's Chamber of Deputies appoints Laurent Lamothe as the new Prime Minister ending a two month standoff with President Michel Martelly. [http:--abcnews.go.com-International-wireStory-haitian-lawmakers-approve-prime-minister-16275559#.T6NpvOu85o8 (AP via ABC News)]date=August 2019
2012-05-3

Michel Martelly is sworn in as the democratically-elected President of Haiti.
2011-05-15

Musician Wyclef Jean is shot in the hand near Port-au-Prince. Mr Jean supports Michel Martelly in the unfolding Haitian election.
2011-03-20

Voters in Haiti go to the polls for the second round of voting in the presidential election.
2011-03-20

Rap star Wyclef Jean is shot in the hand while campaigning in the Haitian election.
2011-03-19