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Joseph Jouthe
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22nd Prime Minister of Haiti | |
In office 4 March 2020 – 14 April 2021 |
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President | Jovenel Moïse |
Preceded by | Jean-Henry Céant Jean-Michel Lapin (acting) |
Succeeded by | Claude Joseph (acting) |
Acting Minister of the Economy and Finance | |
In office 30 September 2019 – 4 March 2020 |
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President | Jovenel Moïse |
Prime Minister | Jean-Michel Lapin (acting) |
Preceded by | Ronald December |
Succeeded by | Michel Patrick Boisvert |
Minister of the Environment | |
In office 19 September 2018 – 4 March 2020 |
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President | Jovenel Moïse |
Prime Minister | Jean-Henry Céant Jean-Michel Lapin (acting) |
Preceded by | Pierre Simon George |
Succeeded by | Abner September |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomonde, Haiti |
17 October 1961
Political party | Haitian Tèt Kale Party |
Occupation | Engineer |
Joseph Jouthe was born on October 17, 1961. He is a politician from Haiti. He served as the 22nd Prime Minister of Haiti from March 4, 2020, to April 14, 2021.
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Joseph Jouthe's Early Life and Career
Joseph Jouthe was born in a place called Thomonde, Haiti. He grew up to become an engineer. This background helped him later in his political career.
Starting in Government
Jouthe began working in the Haitian government in September 2018. He became the Minister of the Environment. This role meant he was in charge of protecting Haiti's natural resources and environment. He worked under the government led by Jean-Henry Céant.
Taking on More Roles
In September 2019, Joseph Jouthe took on another important job. He became the acting Minister of Economy and Finance. In this role, he helped manage Haiti's money and financial plans. He held both the Environment and Economy roles for a time.
Becoming Prime Minister of Haiti
On March 2, 2020, Joseph Jouthe was chosen to be the Prime Minister of Haiti. He officially started this big job two days later, on March 4, 2020. As Prime Minister, he was the head of the government, working with the President to lead the country.
Resignation from Office
Joseph Jouthe served as Prime Minister for just over a year. On April 14, 2021, he announced that he was stepping down from his position. After his resignation, Claude Joseph was appointed by President Jovenel Moïse to take over as a temporary replacement.
See also
In Spanish: Joseph Jouthe para niños