Macron Criticizes Haiti's Transitional Council

French President Emmanuel Macron caused a diplomatic rift with Haiti by labeling the transitional council that dismissed Prime Minister Garry Conille as 'idiots' and 'total morons' during comments made at the G20 summit. His remarks sparked outrage in Haiti, prompting the Haitian Foreign Ministry to summon the French ambassador and express indignation over what they termed 'unacceptable comments'. Macron defended Conille, calling his removal 'terrible' and criticized the Haitian leadership for allowing drug trafficking to flourish, stating, 'frankly, it was the Haitians who killed Haiti'. The transitional council's decision to oust Conille, made amidst escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince, has been met with further instability, with new Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé promising to restore security. France has pledged to support Haiti with funding for security initiatives, although Macron's comments have strained relations. This incident highlights the ongoing turmoil in Haiti, where gangs control a significant portion of the capital.