Claude Joseph
Claude Joseph (born 4 April 1960) is a Haitian politician. He was the acting President of Haiti from the time Jovenel Moïse was assassinated on 7 July 2021 until 20 July 2021. He was also the acting Prime Minister of Haiti since 2021.[1] His claim to the presidency was also disputed with Joseph Lambert, who was nominated by eight senators of Haiti to succeed Moïse.[2]
Claude Joseph | |
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.jpg) Joseph in 2020 | |
| Acting President of Haiti | |
| In office 7 July 2021 – 20 July 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Himself (acting) |
| Preceded by | Jovenel Moïse |
| Succeeded by | Ariel Henry (acting) |
| Acting Prime Minister of Haiti | |
| In office 14 April 2021 – 20 July 2021 | |
| President | Jovenel Moïse Himself (acting) |
| Preceded by | Joseph Jouthe |
| Succeeded by | Ariel Henry |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship | |
| Assumed office 4 March 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Joseph Jouthe Himself (acting) Ariel Henry |
| Preceded by | Bocchit Edmond |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 April 1976 (âge 46) |
| Political party | Les Engagés pour le Développement EDE. |
| Education | |
On 19 July 2021, Joseph resigned from acting president and prime minister to support his replacement Ariel Henry becoming the next leader.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "Haiti president appoints Claude Joseph as new premier". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
- ↑ "Haiti's senate says its head should replace assassinated president". Reuters. 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
- ↑ "Haiti's acting prime minister to step down amid power struggle after president's assassination". France 24. 2021-07-20. https://www.france24.com/en/americas/20210720-haiti-appoints-ariel-henry-as-new-prime-minister-after-president-s-assassination. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
- ↑ "Strife-torn Haiti gets new prime minister" (in en-GB). BBC News. 2021-07-21. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-57910829. Retrieved 2021-07-21.