December 13, 2010
Categories: Elections, Human Rights
Tags: 2010 elections, Jude Celestin, Manigat, Martelly, poverty
The Poor Always Pay: The Electoral Crisis in Haiti: “The start of Haiti’s most recent crisis came with ample warning. Most Port-au-Prince residents scurried to their homes mid-afternoon last Tuesday, certain of the violence and chaos which would ensue once the electoral council announced which two presidential candidates would make it to the run-offs. The […]
November 24, 2010
Categories: Elections
Tags: Martelly, social media
Haitian music star-turned-presidential candidate Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly divides his time on the campaign trail between chatting with voters and asking Facebook friends and Twitter followers to vote for him on one of several cyber polls. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (MCT) — Haitian music star turned presidential candidate Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly divides his time on the campaign […]