China may seek greater role in Haiti as UN Security Council extends political mission

Some speculate China has increased involvement in Haiti in hopes of influencing any new administration to rescind its recognition of Tawian as an independent state.

Police attempt to secure an area past a roadblock set up by taxi drivers protesting fuel shortages in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Thursday, July 14, 2022.  (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph) Armed forces secure the area of ​​state offices of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, July 11, 2022. Radio Television Caraibe, a popular station in Haiti, announced it would stop broadcasting for one week to protest widespread violence in the capital.  (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph) Armed forces check two men who were riding a motorcycle for weapons at the area of ​​state offices of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Monday, July 11, 2022.  (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph) Peter Aitken is a Fox News Digital reporter with a focus on national and global news. 

Violence erupted across Haiti following last year’s assassination of President Jovenel Moise. Authorities have failed to identify and arrest those involved in planning and financing the assassination while gangs moved to aggressively expand their territory during the period of absent leadership. 

The U.N.’s mandate will remain in effect until July 15, 2023, with a focus on assisting the establishment of a locally-developed and led political process that will allow for peaceful, free and fair presidential elections.