Claude Joseph is a Haitian politician who has served as the acting
President of Haiti since
Jovenel Moïse was assassinated on 7 July 2021.
[1] He had previously served as
prime minister of Haiti since April 14, 2021 following the resignation of
Joseph Jouthe. He has also served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship.
Background[edit]
Joseph holds a doctorate in public policy from
The New School in
New York, and worked as a university professor in the United States. He has taught at the
University of Connecticut and
Long Island University.
[2]
On March 5, 2020, he became Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Jouthe government.
[3]
After the resignation of Jouthe, he was appointed interim prime minister by President
Jovenel Moïse on April 14, 2021.
[4]
Claude Joseph
Acting President of Haiti
Incumbent
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