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LatinNews Regional Monitor: Caribbean & Central America - 7 February 2019
In brief: Haiti
* The Haitian government led by President Jovenel Moïse has declared a state of economic emergency. While the government failed to provide full details of what this involves, the local press is reporting that it includes plans to reduce the cost of basic goods and increase access to loans for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). It also includes the suspension of customs and tax exemptions until 30 September unless specifically requested by diplomatic missions and consulates or other institutions. Prime Minister Jean Henry Céant has also unveiled 11 new austerity measures. Among other things, these include a ban on the state purchase of new vehicles until 30 September; a ban on all contracts to hire vehicles for public officials without authorisation of the prime minister; a travel ban for ministers and secretaries of state without the prime minister’s express authorisation; a reduction and harmonisation of salaries of general directors of autonomous bodies; and the obligation of ministers, secretaries of state, and general directors to finalise the declaration of their assets and tax receipts.
