Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry Resigns, Confirmed by Regional Leaders

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned from his unelected role following talks in Jamaica about a political transition in Haiti. The resignation comes amid escalating violence in the capital and pressure from both regional leaders and armed gangs. The establishment of a transitional presidential council and the naming of an interim prime minister are part of the efforts to pave the way for the first elections since 2016, with the U.S. calling for a broad-based, inclusive, and independent presidential college to address the immediate needs of the Haitian people and enable the deployment of a security mission.