Archive for December 12th, 2009

Aristide’s Party Is Banned-Election turmoil predicted

December 12, 2009
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Aristide’s Party Is Banned-Election turmoil predicted

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Haiti’s electoral council banned Fanmi Lavalas, the influential party of the exiled former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, from next year’s legislative elections. It was one of 17 groups, including the Lespwa movement that formed around President Rene Preval, listed as banned because they submitted improper documents. Mr. Aristide, who was overthrown...
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Popular candidates kept off ballot in Haiti

December 12, 2009
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Popular candidates kept off ballot in Haiti

Original article published Dec 11, 2009 by G. Dunkel, with independent commentary and photo inclusion by Haitian-Truth.org Ever since 1990 when the people of Haiti turned an election into a movement and voted en masse for Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the Haitian bourgeoisie and its imperialist backers have been leery of elections.. They have used military...
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