More unrest in Haiti over election delay
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — About 2,000 demonstrators marched in Haiti’s capital Sunday calling for resolution to a protracted impasse that has repeatedly postponed a run-off presidential election.
Protesters carried placards emblazoned with photos of Jovenel Moise, a businessman who was the leading candidate in the disputed first round of voting.
Demonstrator Sabrina Demosthil says marchers are “calling for the run-off to be held as quickly as possible.”
Sunday was selected as election day in an early February accord negotiated by legislative leaders and then-President Michel Martelly.
But there seemed little chance of Haiti meeting that deadline. Now, interim President Jocelerme Privert says the vote should be held late next month.
It remains uncertain when balloting will actually be held. A five-member commission is preparing to evaluate last year’s contested rounds.
Moise is Martelly’s preferred successor.
