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Martelly critics hold protest in Haiti capital on anniversary of Aristide ouster
Haitian President Michel Martelly. PHOTO/File
Critics of Haitian President Michel Martelly are demonstrating in the streets in the Caribbean nation’s capital.
Several thousand protesters are marching through the streets of Port-au-Prince on the anniversary of the 1991 ouster of former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Some demand that Martelly’s resign because of corruption allegations. And others are protesting the absence of legislative elections.
Haiti was supposed to have held legislative however, infighting among the different branches has delayed the vote.
Martelly has said officials will hold the elections this year, but that looks unlikely.
The demonstration began Monday morning and has continued peacefully.
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