Nationwide Protests Demand Resignation of Haiti's Prime Minister
Demonstrators across Haiti have shut down major cities, clashing with police and calling for Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation.
- Protests erupted in Haiti's major cities, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, with significant disruptions reported on Monday.
- Demonstrators blocked roads with blazing tires and paralyzed public transportation, leading to the closure of banks, schools, and government agencies.
- In the capital, Port-au-Prince, police dispersed protesters with tear gas, including presidential candidate and former Prime Minister Claude Joseph.
- State environmental agents, led by commander Joseph Jean Baptiste, have openly supported the protests, demanding Henry's resignation.
- The protests, expected to last at least three days, coincide with significant historical dates in Haiti, including the anniversary of former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier's flight in 1986.