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Jude Celestin ‘to quit’ Haiti presidential election

The governing party candidate in Haiti’s disputed presidential election, Jude Celestin, is to withdraw from the second round, his supporters say. The decision follows international…

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US pressures Préval, starts deporting

While media attention remains focused on the return of former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier to Haiti, disputes over the Nov. 28 elections continue. A week after…

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Haiti ruling party candidate considers withdrawal

(AFP) – 2 hours ago PORT-AU-PRINCE — Haitian President Rene Preval’s ruling party candidate Jude Celestin is considering withdrawing from the presidential race, a senior…

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US Sanctions Haitian Officials for Election Abuses

David Gollust | State Department: The United States has imposed travel sanctions against Haitian officials held responsible for abuses related to the country’s disputed November…