New leaders and new aid for Haiti, but old problems remain

Haiti (MNN) —Haiti received new leadership last week and a new promise for emergency aid, but the road ahead is as rocky as ever.As of Thursday, August 7, businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr is now the head of Haiti’s transitional presidential council. He is supposed to serve a three-month term before Haiti begins steps toward a 2026 general election.Also last week, the U.S. announced a $93 million emergency food aid package. Supplies will go to Haiti and 12 African nations.Medical clinic (Photo court