Senators ratified Garry Conille as Haiti 's next prime minister . President Michel Martelly had failed to get his first two choices approved . In that role , he was involved in international aid delivery to Haiti . The Senate voted on Tuesday, and the new president was sworn in at noon local time ( 1 pm ET ) Comment: The new government must lead post-earthquake recovery efforts .
Senators ratified Garry Conille as Haiti 's next prime minister . President Michel Martelly had failed to get his first two choices approved . The Senate voted on Tuesday, and the new president was sworn in at noon local time ( 1 pm ET ) Comment: The new government must lead post-earthquake recovery efforts .