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The deal brings to a close days of negotiations between the two men over who would lead the Caribbean nation. Joseph has led the country since the shocking assassination of president Jovenel Moise on July 7, emphasizing a need for stability in the Caribbean nation. Henry, who had been nominated to the premiership days before Moise’s death but never took office, disputed Joseph’s claim.
Henry will now become prime minister and Joseph will retain his original role as Haiti’s foreign minister, current Elections Minister Mathias Pierre told CNN on Monday.
“Negotiations about the composition of the rest of government are still in course, there is no official announcement as of now,” Pierre said.
A ministers’ council will be held on Monday afternoon to make final decisions about the new government, Pierre also said. Henry is expected to be installed and the rest of his government announced on Tuesday.
Henry, a neurologist by training, was named prime minister on July 5 by Moise, but was…
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