Haiti's political transition faces challenges; EU approves AI regulation legislation
Haitians describe "desolation" and "dread" as plans for a transitional government are tested. The EU has approved the first comprehensive framework for regulating AI.
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Several politicians are vying for power days after Ariel Henry announced his intention to resign as prime minister once a presidential council is created. But many Haitians are unsure real change can be made.
- Guy Phillipe, former chief of police and coup leader, is campaigning for president that emerged on Monday following an urgent meeting involving Caribbean leaders, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and others who were searching for a solution to halt Haiti's crisis of violence. He says the plan focuses on sending foreign forces to fight the gangs and ignores an open secret in Haiti: that politicians were the ones who have funded and armed the violent gangs.
