Michel Martelly

Haiti’s new environmental turn delights, dismays

Haiti’s got a new leader who is determined to make the country more environmentally friendly. Along the way, he’s trying to save one of the country’s national parks. But at the same time, he’s also forcing some long-time park “residents” away from the only home they know.

Americans influence Haiti’s election

Haiti National Park Conflict Takes Deadly Turn

Conflict & Justice

Michel Martelly, singer, president!

Global Politics

‘Sweet Micky’ Martelly Set to Become Haitian President

Haiti’s Election, Fundraising from the US

Elda James is a Boston lawyer who has been organizing fundraising events for Haiti’s Michel Joseph Martelly. She is very excited about the win of her candidate and hopeful for the future of the country. She says, “I think the people of Haiti voted for social justice and voted for change.” She give us her […]

Haiti waits for election results

Global Politics

Haiti is awaiting preliminary results of its presidential runoff. They’ve been postponed until next week. It has been a long electoral season, marked by complaints of fraud and irregularities. The World’s Amy Bracken reports from Port-au-Prince.