Jean-Michel Lapin Explained

Jean-Michel Lapin
Office:Acting Prime Minister of Haiti
Termstart:21 March 2019
Termend:4 March 2020
Predecessor:Jean-Henry Céant
President:Jovenel Moïse
Successor:Joseph Jouthe

Jean-Michel Lapin (in French pronounced as /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.[5]

Career

He originally began working in government as a courier.[6] He worked in the Ministry of Public Health and in the administration of the National Library of Haiti.[7] In 2017, he was the director general of the Ministry of Culture[8] and publicly stated that the Haitian government would pay the expense of having Manno Charlemagne's body returned to Haiti when the cultural icon died in Miami Beach.[9] Before being appointed for the post of Prime Minister, Lapin served as Communications Minister.[10]

Prime Minister

Lapin was Moïse's third appointee for Prime Minister.[11] Shortly after his nomination in 2019, opposition to Moïse culminated in violent protests, prompting Lapin to declare that the government would not "allow violence on the streets".[12] A 2019 public transportation strike in Port-au-Prince resulted in Lapin stating that the city was not on lock-down.[13]

In February 2020, while still serving as acting Prime Minister, Lapin condemned the actions of police officers who were protesting their pay and working conditions by firing their guns in public, wanton destruction of government property, and alleged arson of the viewing stands for the Pre-Lenten Carnival celebration. Lapin compared the actions to terrorism, saying that the police involved were "hiding behind [their] demands to sow disorder and chaos."[14] He also stated that pay raises could not be instituted because of the regulations regarding the salaries of civil servants.[15]

Post Prime Minister

As of 2023, Lapin stated that he supports a Haitian military, citing the need to remove the gangs and a "profound security problem".[11]

He has also advocated for an economic and cultural alliance with Sint Maarten, spearheaded by Kevin Maingrette.[16]

Judge Al Duniel Dimanche issued a warrant for Lapin's arrest, along with numerous other former government officials, on charges of corruption in January 2024. Lapin responded with a statement that he was never officially notified of the warrant, and that he considered the issuance illegal and unconstitutional.[17]

See also

Haitian crisis (2018–present)

References

  1. Web site: Haiti president names acting prime minister. 2019-03-21. France 24. en. 2019-07-20.
  2. Web site: As Police Capture Infamous Gang Leader, President Nominates a New Prime Minister: Fritz-William Michel. Ives. Kim. 25 July 2019. haitiliberte.com. 2019-08-13.
  3. Web site: Is Haiti a Failing State?. Fauriol. Georges. 6 June 2019. www.csis.org. 2019-07-20.
  4. News: Geffrard . Robenson . 2020-01-15. Fritz William Michel toujours dans la course pour devenir Premier ministre . fr. Fritz William Michel still in race to become Prime Minister. Le Nouvelliste.
  5. News: Geffrard . Robenson . 2020-03-04 . Le Premier ministre Joseph Jouthe et son gouvernement investis dans leurs fonctions . Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe and his government in office . registration . . 2024-03-22 . fr.
  6. News: Acting Haiti prime minister tapped for permanent post. Charles. Jacqueline. Jacqueline Charles. 9 April 2019. Miami Herald. 19 July 2019.
  7. Web site: 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. 2019-07-20. 2019-07-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20190720020937/https://www.hpnhaiti.com/nouvelles/index.php/politique/4332-jean-michel-lapin-un-fonctionnaire-de-carriere-a-la-tete-du-ministere-de-la-culture-et-de-la-communication. dead.
  8. Web site: Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments. https://web.archive.org/web/20131004234113/https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/world-leaders-1/HA.html. dead. October 4, 2013. www.cia.gov. 2019-07-20.
  9. News: Charles . Jacqueline . Jacqueline Charles . 2017-12-15 . Miami bids farewell to folk singer Manno Charlemagne, the Bob Marley of Haiti . 2024-03-22 . subscription . . . 115 . 92 . 14A.
  10. News: McAllister . Jared . 2019-03-24 . Haiti PM Ceant is out . subscription . 2024-03-22 . . . 100 . 272 . 22.
  11. News: Charles . Jacqueline . Jacqueline Charles . 2023-09-13 . While international community is divided on Haiti's military, support for an army grows (Haiti) . subscription . 2024-03-22 . . . 120 . 364 . 7A.
  12. News: 2019-03-29 . Opposition in Haiti calls new protests in bid to oust Moise . subscription . 2024-03-22 . . . 142 . 88 . A4.
  13. News: Charles . Jacqueline . Jacqueline Charles . 2019-06-11 . Clashes continue over demands for leader's ouster (Haiti) . subscription . 2024-03-22 . . . 116 . 270 . 2A.
  14. News: Charles . Jacqueline . Jacqueline Charles . 2020-02-23 . Amid Haiti police revolt, UN sounds alarm on gangs, bad cops . subscription . . . 2024-03-22 . 117 . 162 . 13A.
  15. News: Charles . Jacqueline . Jacqueline Charles . Jack . Johnny . 2020-02-24 . Haiti police and army in gun battle near national palace (Battle) . subscription . 2024-03-22 . . . 117 . 163 . 6A.
  16. News: 2023-09-04 . UPP Candidate Maingrette facilitates historic collaboration between Sint Maarten & Haiti . Soualiga Newsday . 2024-03-22.
  17. 1743670009665065223 . jmlapin_lnvor . Note de L’Ex Premier Ministre Jean Michel Lapin afin d’éclairer l’opinion publique sur les dernières publications vues sur les réseaux sociaux. #nouvelleorientation #haiti . 2024-01-06 . 2024-03-22 . Jean-Michel . Lapin . fr . Note from Former Prime Minister Jean Michel Lapin in order to enlighten public opinion on the latest publications seen on social networks. #nouvelleorientation #haiti.

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