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Pierre-Louis MichelePrime Minister of Haiti since 2008
Date of Birth: 05.10.1947
Country:  Haiti |
Content:
- Michelle Pierre-Louis: Haiti's Second Female Prime Minister
- Appointment as Prime Minister
- Formation of the Government
- Government Approval and Challenges
Michelle Pierre-Louis: Haiti's Second Female Prime Minister
Early Life and CareerMichelle Pierre-Louis was born on October 5, 1947. Prior to her political career, she served as the director of the Knowledge and Freedom Foundation, a non-governmental organization funded by George Soros.
Appointment as Prime Minister
In June 2008, Pierre-Louis was nominated as Prime Minister after two previous candidates were rejected by the Chamber of Deputies. Her appointment was subsequently approved by the Chamber on July 17, 2008, by a vote of 61 to 1, with 20 abstentions. On July 31, the Senate also endorsed her nomination, with 12 votes in favor, 5 abstentions, and no votes against.
Formation of the Government
On August 25, 2008, President René Préval announced the formation of Pierre-Louis's new government. It comprised 17 ministers, including seven who had served in Jacques-Édouard Alexis's previous government. Pierre-Louis herself was appointed Minister of Justice and Public Security in addition to her role as Prime Minister.
Government Approval and Challenges
The government's policy program was approved by the Chamber of Deputies, followed by the Senate on September 5, 2008. Pierre-Louis initially failed to secure the required 16 votes in the Senate, but succeeded in a second round of voting. Amidst the aftermath of Hurricanes Hanna and Ike, Pierre-Louis and her government faced a daunting set of challenges.
