Jean-Michel Lapin

Jean-Michel Lapin is a Haitian politician who was the former acting Prime Minister of Haiti, after being 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.

Jean-Michel Lapin
Acting Prime Minister of Haiti
In office 21 March 2019 – 4 March 2020
President	Jovenel Moïse
Preceded by	Jean-Henry Céant
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. "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. 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. Retrieved 2019-07-20.
7. "Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments". www.cia.gov. Retrieved 2019-07-20.