Jocelerme Privert

Haitian politician

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Jocelerme Privert served as the interim president of Haiti from February 14, 2016, to February 7, 2017. His term was intended to conclude on June 14, 2016, but due to political maneuvering, he remained in office longer than initially planned. Privert's interim presidency followed the contested 2015 elections and preceded the swearing-in of Jovenel Moïse as president. The period was characterized by political instability and challenges in establishing a stable government following the tumultuous presidency of Michel Martelly and the devastating 2010 earthquake.12

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The interim president, Jocelerme Privert, took office on February 14, 2016, for a term designated to end June 14. At that time a new interim president elected by the parliament was to be installed or Privert’s term officially extended, but, because of stalling tactics by members of the…
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The interim president, Jocelerme Privert, took office on February 14, 2016, for a term designated to end June 14. At that time a new interim president elected by the parliament was to be installed or Privert’s term officially extended, but, because of stalling tactics by members of the…
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