Thursday’s ceremony itself was caught up in the gang violence sweeping the country.
Gunfire heard near the National Palace, where it was meant to take place, forced a change of venue to the prime minister’s office, known as Villa d’Accueil.
Gangs who had previously attacked the palace promised to derail the ceremony. On Wednesday, police used tear gas to disperse crowds on nearby streets.
One of Haiti’s most powerful gang leaders, Jimmy Chérizier, issued a threat in a social media video: “Whether or not you’re installed, this message is for you: Brace yourselves.”
Mr Chérizier, also known as Barbecue, is the most prominent figure in a loose alliance of gangs known as Viv Ansanm (Live Together), which controls around 80% of Port-au-Prince.
Last month, he said he would consider laying down weapons if armed groups were allowed to take part in talks to establish the new government.
He said he was “not proud” of the spiralling violence in Haiti, and warned the crisis could continue if groups like his – which rail against “corrupt politicians” – are not part of a future government.
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