Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry Steps Down Amid Transition to New Leadership

Ariel Henry, the Prime Minister of Haiti, has resigned, paving the way for a new caretaker government. This development comes after Henry had pledged to step down once a transitional ruling council was installed and a new prime minister was selected. The nine-member council, comprising seven voting members, is expected to help set the agenda and appoint a provisional electoral commission. The council's primary goal will be to gain control of the violence-ravaged nation, which has been plagued by chaos and gang violence in recent weeks. Henry's resignation marks an important step towards restoring order in Haiti. The transitional council will work with interim Prime Minister Michel Patrick Boisvert, who was previously appointed as Finance Minister.