Assassination of President Jovenel Moïse
President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at his residence during the night of July 6–7, 2021, deepening Haiti’s already severe political and institutional crisis.
Landmark Democratic Election
Haiti held a widely observed national election on December 16, 1990. Jean-Bertrand Aristide won the presidency by a large margin after years of unstable political transition following the fall of the Duvalier dynasty.
François Duvalier Elected
François Duvalier won Haiti’s 1957 presidential election and subsequently consolidated an authoritarian state. His son Jean-Claude Duvalier succeeded him in 1971, extending the family’s rule until 1986.
