Haiti inaugurates new leadership as gangs threaten to overthrow the government

Wealthy businessman Laurent Saint‑Cyr was sworn in Thursday as head of Haiti’s transitional presidential council, tasked with restoring order amid deep crisis. His appointment marks the first time private sector figures lead both the presidency and prime minister roles. The move comes as powerful gang leader Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier threatened to overthrow the government, urging Haitians to support his armed group, NPR has reported. The U.N.-backed Kenyan‑led security mission said it thwarted planned gang attacks aimed at destabilizing the country.