Florence Duperval Guillaume named interim prime minister of Haiti

The Haitian Constitution permits the holding of an interim position for as long as 30 days. By the end of the 30-day period, a permanent prime minister must be approved by Parliament or else it will collapse, allowing Martelly to rule by presidential decree. Lamothe was forced to exit office upon the Consultative Commission's recommendation he resign, which Martelly accepted and Lamothe agreed to, to avert further political upheavals. The U.S. and the U.N. also put pressure on Haiti, fearful whatever gains the country has made over nearly five years would be negated by the country's destabilization.The crisis in Haiti has come to a head. Elections must be held by January 11th, or else the government will be a non-functional body until presidential elections occur much later in 2015.

Minister Guillaume, who was selected as MPHP in 2011, is well-regarded by the international community. She has had a significant role in restoring the health infrastructure, including inaugurating new medical facilities and managing the long-running cholera epidemic.

Martelly has not yet nominated a permanent prime minister to replace Guillaume. Names for consideration are Jocelerme Privert, an ex-Interior Minister; ex-Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive; and present Finance Minister Marie-Carmelle Jean-Marie.

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