Jean-Michel Lapin
Acting Prime Minister of Haiti
In office
21 March 2019 – 4 March 2020
PresidentJovenel Moïse
Preceded byJean-Henry Céant
Succeeded byJoseph Jouthe

Jean-Michel Lapin (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ miʃɛl lapɛ̃]) is a Haitian politician who served as acting Prime Minister of Haiti from 2019 to 2020.

Lapin was appointed by President Jovenel Moïse on March 21, 2019.[1] He continued to serve despite his resignation on July 23, 2019, due to Parliament not confirming his appointment after four attempts at confirmation.[2][3] Fritz William Michel was nominated to succeed him, but was not confirmed by parliament,[4] and he was eventually succeeded by Joseph Jouthe.

Background

He originally began working in government as a courier.[5] He worked in the Ministry of Public Health and in the administration of the National Library of Haiti.[6]

Before being appointed as Prime Minister, Lapin was serving as Culture and Communications Minister.[5][7]

References

  1. ↑ "Haiti president names acting prime minister". France 24. 2019-03-21. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  2. ↑ Ives, Kim (25 July 2019). "As Police Capture Infamous Gang Leader, President Nominates a New Prime Minister: Fritz-William Michel". haitiliberte.com. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
  3. ↑ Fauriol, Georges (6 June 2019). "Is Haiti a Failing State?". www.csis.org. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  4. ↑ "Michel still in race to become Prime Minister". Le Nouvelliste (in French). 2020-01-15.
  5. 1 2 Charles, Jacqueline (9 April 2019). "Acting Haiti prime minister tapped for permanent post". Miami Herald. Retrieved 19 July 2019.
  6. ↑ "Haiti Press Network - Jean Michel LAPIN, un fonctionnaire de carrière à la tête du ministère de la Culture et de la Communication". www.hpnhaiti.com. Archived from the original on 2019-07-20. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
  7. ↑ "Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments". www.cia.gov. Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved 2019-07-20.


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