Jack Guy Lafontant
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Jack Guy Lafontant (born 4 April 1961) is a Haitian politician who served as Prime Minister of Haiti from 21 March 2017 until 16 September 2018.[1][2]
Jack Guy Lafontant | |
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| 20th Prime Minister of Haiti | |
| In office 21 March 2017 – 17 September 2018 | |
| President | Jovenel Moïse |
| Preceded by | Enex Jean-Charles |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Henry Céant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 April 1961 Port-au-Prince, Haiti |
| Political party | Democratic Movement of Haiti – Democratic Rally of Haiti |
| Alma mater | State University of Haiti |
Early life and education
Lafontant studied medicine, specializing in gastroenterology and internal medicine and became a university instructor. He became a member of the Haitian Medical Association and the American College of Gastroenterology.[3]
Career
Lafontant is a member of the Rotary Club of Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince, and served as the group's president in 2016.[4]
He was appointed as prime minister on 22 February 2017[3] and presented his cabinet on 13 March 2017.[5] His government obtained a vote of confidence from the Senate on 16 March and from the Chamber of Deputies on 21 March, with 95 votes for and 6 against with 2 abstentions.[6] He assumed his responsibilities the same day his government won the vote of confidence.[7] His position as prime minister was his debut in politics.[8]
Following deadly mass protests against a government plan to raise fuel prices, Lafontant announced on 14 July 2018 that he had submitted his resignation to President Moïse, who accepted it.[9] [10] Moise confirmed that he had accepted Lafontant's resignation and stated that he would work to find a new Prime Minister.[10] He actually serves as caretaker.
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