Haitian ambassador to the Dominican Republic Guy Alexandre has announced his resignation. He visited President Hipolito Mejia yesterday and explained the reasons for his decision, saying it was a result of internal issues in Haiti and nothing to do with the relationship between his country and the Dominican Republic. Alexandre is said to have been frustrated by President Jean Bertrand Aristide’s increasing practice of handling Dominico-Haitian affairs over his head, and has criticized recent actions by his government in suppressing protests. He is the fourth Haitian ambassador to resign in reaction to Aristide’s policies. It is reported that Alexandre has no immediate plans to return to Haiti, the scene of recent instability and widespread protests.