New Leadership at BINUH: Antonio Guterres Appoints Carlos Ruiz
Antonio Guterres has named Carlos Ruiz as the new special representative to Haiti for the U.N. office BINUH. Ruiz, formerly monitoring peace in Colombia, steps in amidst escalating conflict in Haiti driven by armed gangs. His predecessor, Maria Isabel Salvador, faced similar challenges. Guterres plans a budget review due to the situation's severity.
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Carlos Ruiz, a seasoned Mexican diplomat, as the special representative to Haiti, BINUH announced on Thursday. Ruiz previously served as the special representative for Colombia since 2019.
His appointment comes at a critical time, as Haiti grapples with worsening violence fueled by heavily-armed gangs. Ruiz is set to replace Ecuador's Maria Isabel Salvador, as nearly 1.3 million Haitians have been displaced and gangs continue to expand their reach.
Despite support from a voluntary U.N.-backed force alongside local police, progress has been slow due to shortages in manpower, funding, and equipment. The U.N., committed to monitoring human rights abuses and gang activities, is also considering budget adjustments amid ongoing security challenges.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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