Macron's Comments on Haiti Leadership Ignite Diplomatic Tensions

Haiti summons French ambassador after Macron's remarks calling its transitional council 'morons' over the dismissal of Prime Minister Garry Conille.

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Haiti's transitional council, calling them 'morons' for dismissing Prime Minister Garry Conille after five months in office.
Haiti's foreign ministry summoned the French ambassador, labeling Macron's comments as 'unfriendly and inappropriate' and delivering a formal protest to France's Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs.
Macron's remarks, captured in a viral video at the G20 summit, also blamed Haitians for the nation's challenges, citing drug trafficking and political instability.
The controversy highlights Haiti's ongoing crises, including gang violence controlling 80% of Port-au-Prince and a lack of elections since 2016.
Macron later softened his tone during a speech in Chile, reaffirming France's commitment to supporting Haiti with security and political stabilization efforts.