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MIAMI — Four members of the US Congress have called on the Biden administration to nominate a new special envoy for Haiti.
Although this post was created after his assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, his diplomat Daniel Foote has been critical of the mass deportation of Haitian immigrants and overall US policy towards Haiti. resigned just months after being nominated in protest against No new envoy has been appointed.
Since then, gang violence has worsened, killing hundreds and displacing thousands in bloody turf wars. In recent weeks, gang fighting has erupted near government buildings in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
According to an August 15 letter signed by Rep. Val Demings, Yvette Clarke, Ayanna Pressley, and Sheila Chelfiras, "the lack of this critical touchpoint within the administration is devastating." , has certainly undermined the regime's efforts to help the Haitian people." - McCormick.
"President, I ask with great urgency to appoint a new envoy to the Republic of Haiti," read the letter, pointing out that Haiti does not have an elected government.
This letter was first reported by the Miami Herald.
A spokesperson for the White House National Security Council was consulted about the letter, and the Biden administration said by providing assistance and supporting "Haiti's solution to the current political impasse" , said it was committed to helping Haiti.
"Our highly qualified team from across the U.S. government is committed to working diligently with Haitian stakeholders and the international community to support a more stable, secure and prosperous Haiti. ' said the spokesperson. (Reporting by Brian Ellsworth; Editing by Sandra Maler, Robert Birsel)
