Edgar Leblanc Fils, Haiti’s transitional leader, grabbed attention during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for an unexpected moment.
While addressing the assembly, Fils decided to quench his thirst in an unconventional manner by reaching for a large pitcher of water.
However, his attempt went awry as he spilled water on his suit, seemingly missing his mouth entirely before quickly placing the pitcher back on the podium.
The incident has ignited conversations online, with social media users taking the opportunity to poke fun at the situation.
Some speculated whether it was a failure of UN staff to provide a glass, while others humorously questioned the authenticity of the moment.
Reactions varied from disbelief—“No way this is real? Is this legit?”—to empathetic remarks about the absence of a simple drinking glass.
Fils’s ascent to leadership follows the removal of former Prime Minister Ariel Henry by armed gangs in Haiti earlier this year.
As the President of the Presidential Council of the Transition of the Republic of Haiti, Fils faces the challenge of establishing a new government in a nation grappling with significant issues, including a migration crisis as many Haitians seek entry into the United States.
