Jean-Michel Lapin
Jean-Michel Lapin | |
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| Acting Prime Minister of Haiti | |
| In office 21 March 2019 – 4 March 2020 | |
| President | Jovenel Moïse |
| Preceded by | Jean-Henry Céant |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Jouthe |
Jean-Michel Lapin (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ miʃɛl lapɛ̃]) is a Haitian politician who served as acting Prime Minister of Haiti from 2019 to 2020.
Latin was appointed by President Jovenel Moïse on March 21, 2019.[1] He continued to serve despite his resignation on July 23, 2019, due to Parliament not confirming his appointment after four attempts at confirmation.[2][3] Fritz William Michel was nominated to succeed him, but was not confirmed by parliament,[4] and he was eventually succeeded by Joseph Jouthe.
Background[]
He originally began working in government as a courier.[5] He worked in the Ministry of Public Health and in the administration of the National Library of Haiti.[6]
Before being appointed as Prime Minister, Lapin was serving as Culture and Communications Minister.[5][7]
References[]
- ^ "Haiti president names acting prime minister". France 24. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
- ^ Ives, Kim. "As Police Capture Infamous Gang Leader, President Nominates a New Prime Minister: Fritz-William Michel". haitiliberte.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- ^ Fauriol, Georges (6 June 2019). "Is Haiti a Failing State?". www.csis.org. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
- ^ "Michel still in race to become Prime Minister". Le Nouvelliste (in French). 2020-01-15.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Charles, Jacqueline (9 April 2019). "Acting Haiti prime minister tapped for permanent post". Miami Herald. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
- ^ "Haiti Press Network - Jean Michel LAPIN, un fonctionnaire de carrière à la tête du ministère de la Culture et de la Communication". www.hpnhaiti.com. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
- ^ "Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments". www.cia.gov. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
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