Claude Joseph

Former Acting President of Haiti

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
Joseph in 2020
Acting President of Haiti
In office
7 July 2021 – 20 July 2021
Prime MinisterHimself (acting)
Preceded byJovenel Moïse
Succeeded byAriel Henry (acting)
Acting Prime Minister of Haiti
In office
14 April 2021 – 20 July 2021
PresidentJovenel Moïse
Himself (acting)
Preceded byJoseph Jouthe
Succeeded byAriel Henry
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship
Assumed office
4 March 2020
Prime MinisterJoseph Jouthe
Himself (acting)
Ariel Henry
Preceded byBocchit Edmond
Personal details
Born4 April 1976 (âge 46)
Political partyLes 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

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  1. "Haiti president appoints Claude Joseph as new premier". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2021-05-15.
  2. "Haiti's senate says its head should replace assassinated president". Reuters. 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  3. "Haiti's acting prime minister to step down amid power struggle after president's assassination". France 24. 2021-07-20. Retrieved 2021-07-20.
  4. "Strife-torn Haiti gets new prime minister". BBC News. 2021-07-21. Retrieved 2021-07-21.