Day: April 24, 2011
9 Large Busses and 15 Houses burned in Leogane as protests against Preval’s Theft of Parlimentary Election continues
9 Large Busses and 15 Houses burned in Leogane as protests against Preval’s Theft of Parlimentary Election continues. No resolution in sight as Preval tries…
UN questions mystery votes in Haiti election
By Trenton Daniel in Port-au-Prince THE legitimacy of Haiti’s election is in question after officials released results showing 18 legislative candidates suddenly received thousands of…
Answers sought in Haiti poll irregularities-
As violence breaks out in parts of Haiti, donor nations want answers to lingering fraud allegations in recent elections- Al Jazeera: Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly…
As Inauguration Nears, Martelly Prepares Duvalier Amnesty and Political Offensive
By Kim Ives As human rights lawyers assist the outgoing Haitian government in preparing a legal case against former “President for Life” Jean-Claude “Baby Doc”…
Martelly-Clinton Seal Deal for Next Wave of Disaster Capitalism in Haiti
WASHINGTON – Miles from his island nation’s earthquake-ravaged capital city Port-au-Prince, Haitian president elect Michel Martelly exchanged warm handshakes and heartfelt promises with Secretary of…
Haiti’s High Court issues ARREST Warrant for CEP Members
Haiti Libre: The Constitution makes the members of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) liable to only one authority, the High Court of Haiti. The High…
The scam behind the rise in oil, food prices Speculation on the futures market, rather than supply and demand, is driving up costs, analysts say.
Danny Schechter Al Jazeera The global economy and its recovery, and the living standards of millions of plain folks, are now at risk from the…