U.S. State Department's Stance on Ariel Henry: "We're Not Requesting His Resignation…"

On Wednesday, the United States stated that they are not asking Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to step down from power. Instead, they are urging him to expedite the political transition at a time when gangs are seeking to oust him through attacks on the security apparatus, further exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. "We are not asking him to resign, but we are urging him to accelerate the transition," said Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the State Department, to the press. Miller indicated that the United States is seeking an inclu