CRS - Haiti: Concerns After the Presidential Assassination
Summary: This report discusses the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, 2021, and the resulting political instability. It highlights the challenges for U.S. policymakers and congressional oversight of the U.S. response and assistance to Haiti.
Key Findings
- President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated on July 7, 2021.
- The assassination has created a power vacuum and political instability.
- Haiti faces significant security concerns, including gang violence and a weak police force.
- The U.S. is providing assistance to Haiti and calling for credible elections.
- The humanitarian situation in Haiti is dire, with high poverty rates and vulnerability to natural disasters.
Full Description
This Congressional Research Service report provides an overview of the situation in Haiti following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. It details the events surrounding the assassination, the ensuing power vacuum, and the political and security concerns facing the country. The report also touches on the humanitarian situation, the upcoming elections, and the U.S. response, including financial assistance and calls for political stability and credible elections.
How to cite
Congressional Research Service (CRS), 2021, CRS - Haiti: Concerns After the Presidential Assassination, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/crs-haiti-2021