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MIAMI — Four members of the U.S. Congress called on the Biden administration to appoint a new special envoy for Haiti as rampant gang violence continues to cripple the impoverished Caribbean nation. rice field.
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 from their homes 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.
"Mr. President, I request you to appoint a new envoy to the Republic of Haiti with great urgency," read the letter, pointing out that Haiti does not currently have an elected government. I'm here.
The letter was first reported by the Miami Herald.
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. (Reporting by Brian Ellsworth; Editing by Sandra Maler)
