Events in the year 2019 in Haiti.
Incumbents
President: Jovenel Moïse Prime Minister: Jean-Michel Lapin (Resigned February 14, remained until March 4) Fritz William Michel (Appointed July 22, although not confirmed) Joseph Jouthe (Officially appointed March 4)
Events
January 16: At least 21 people are killed in a massacre by gunmen in police uniforms in Port-au-Prince. February 7: The start of the 2019 Haitian protests. February 12: All 78 inmates escape from a prison in Aquin, amid ongoing unrest in the country that has left four people dead. February 14: 2019 Haitian protests: The death toll rises to 9 as protesters ask for Jovenel Moïse to step down as president of Haiti. July 22: Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Michel Lapin, who was appointed 4 months prior, resigns amidst renewed protests. President Jovenel Moïse appoints Fritz-William Michel as the new Prime Minister. September 23: In Port-au-Prince, an Associated Press photojournalist and a security guard are wounded when Senator Jean Marie Ralph Féthière (PHTK) opens fire, reportedly trying to pass through a demonstration outside the Haitian Parliament. The Senate tries to convene and appoint Fritz-William Michel as Prime Minister.
Deaths
2 January: Marie Michele Rey, 80, politician. 27 February: Janine Tavernier, 83, poet and novelist. 3 June: Guy François, 71, footballer (Violette, national team) 25 November: Charlot Jeudy, 34, LGBT activist. 16 December: Mama Cax, 30, Haitian-American model
See also
2019 in the Caribbean 2019 in politics and government 2010s Atlantic hurricane season
References