A former special envoy to Haiti has criticized what he views as President Joe Biden’s absentee approach to decision-making as the cause for the Caribbean nation’s current struggles. Daniel Foote, who served as special envoy to Haiti in 2021 before resigning in protest over the administration’s failed approach, claims that the U.S. has continuously supported unpopular and unelected leaders in Haiti for over a century, exacerbating the country’s problems. Foote argues that the Biden administration’s decision to back then-unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry was misguided, noting Henry’s questionable rise to power. He also highlights the failure of the U.S.’s strategy to combat record levels of gang violence in Haiti, calling for a more robust approach to support the country’s security forces. Foote’s criticisms underscore the complexities and historical context of U.S. involvement in Haiti’s political landscape and the urgent need for a clear strategy to address the nation’s security and governance challenges.

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