Haiti – PM confirmed

In Haiti the nomination of PM-designate, Gary Conille, has been approved by the Senate. Radio Kiskeya is reporting that the nomination was approved by 17 votes to 3 with 9 abstentions.

On 29 September, PM-designate Conille met with the so-called G-16 group in the 30-seat Senate. According to a report, the discussions concerned the “division of responsibilities” in any future government, namely ministerial posts for certain senators. In a further report, there are more details of the specific deal that seems to have been struck. In the end, 15 of the 16 members of the G-16 group supported M. Conille, allowing his ratification.

Now, M. Conille must constitute his government and prepare a statement of general policy. This statement must be approved by a absolute majority in both Houses. So, the government-formation process is not yet complete.

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