Macron Faces Backlash Over Haiti Remarks

French President Emmanuel Macron's derogatory comments about Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council, calling them 'total morons' for dismissing Prime Minister Garry Conille, have sparked outrage in Haiti and strained diplomatic relations between the two countries. Macron's remarks were made during the recent G20 summit in Brazil and included criticism of the council's decision amid Haiti's escalating gang violence and political instability. The Haitian Foreign Ministry summoned France's ambassador, labeling Macron's comments as 'unfriendly and inappropriate,' while former council president Edgard Leblanc Fils condemned the remarks as an insult to a nation enduring severe hardships. The backlash reflects ongoing resentment towards France for its historical exploitation and the crippling reparations Haiti was forced to pay post-independence. Amid worsening conditions, with armed gangs controlling large parts of Port-au-Prince and a humanitarian crisis deepening, Macron's comments have reignited discussions about colonial attitudes and reparations owed to Haiti.