‘They messed it up’: Biden’s backing for Haiti’s unpopular leader digs U.S. into deeper policy hole

By JOSHUA GOODMAN
Associated Press

MIAMI (AP) — When Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry filled the void left by the assassination of the country’s president in 2021, he did so over the protest of wide segments of the population but with the full-throated support of the Biden administration. Now,  almost three years later, Henry’s grip on power is hanging by a thread. And Washington is confronted by even worse choices as it scrambles to prevent the country’s descent into anarchy. Haiti remained paralyzed Thursday after another night of attacks on police stations and other targets by armed groups that have vowed to force Henry’s resignation. The embattled prime minister left Haiti 10 days ago and seems increasingly unlikely to return.