Transitional Presidential Council

Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) was a nine-member body that governed Haiti for approximately two years following a period of instability and widespread gang violence that resulted in thousands of deaths. The TPC's recent actions have made it newsworthy, specifically its attempts to remove US-backed Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime. This move triggered a standoff with the United States, with the US government issuing warnings and hinting at potential action against the council. The US has also deployed a warship to waters near Haiti's capital. Ultimately, the TPC has now handed power to Prime Minister Fils-Aime. The TPC's actions and the US response highlight the ongoing political instability in Haiti and the significant influence of the United States in the country's affairs. The council also faced pressure to hold federal elections.