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.
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.RFI: A la Une: Jack Guy Lafontant, Désigné Nouveau Premier Ministre d’Haïti
Career Lafontant is a member of the Rotary Club of Pétion-Ville, Port-au-Prince, and served as the group's president in 2016.
He was appointed as prime minister on 22 February 2017 and presented his cabinet on 13 March 2017.Loop Haiti: Composition du Cabinet Ministériel de Jack Guy Lafontant 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.Loop Haiti: Jack Guy Lafontant est Désormais Premier Ministre He assumed his responsibilities the same day his government won the vote of confidence.VOA Afrique: Le Cabinet de Jack Guy Lafontant Entre en Fonction en Haïti His position as prime minister was his debut in politics.RTBF Info: Jack Guy Lafontant, Médecin Inconnu, Devient Premier Ministre en Haïti
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. Moise confirmed that he had accepted Lafontant's resignation and stated that he would work to find a new prime minister. He actually serves as caretaker.
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