Vote of confidence - Haiti Observer Blog

On the night February 13 to 14, after several heated debates, the Haitian parliament has decided to vote Senator Jocelerme Privert to fill the vacuum created by the resignation of President Michel Martelly at the executive government. Three candidates met the requirements established by the bicameral committee. Jocelerme Privert came on top with 77 parliamentary votes, Edgar Leblanc received 33 votes and Dejean Belizaire received 2 votes

The new Provisional President, Jocelerme Privert, took the oath of office on the same night. He will be serving for a term of 120 days with the responsibility to organize the the second round of Presidential election, partial legislative and local elections

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