Saturday, May 12, 2012

Modest gains mark Haitian leader's first year

 

Haiti's President Michel Martelly listens to a question during an interview in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, May 11, 2012. Despite the nearly 12-month standoff between the Haitian parliament and Martelly, his first year has yielded modest gains despite big obstacles. Asked to name his accomplishments, Martelly pointed out the school-tuition program, the clearing of major camps, the repair of damaged homes and, most controversially, outright evictions from the flimsy shelters of the overcrowded temporary settlements. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)In a country where the news is typically bad, if not catastrophic, many people in Haiti look at the past year under a musician-turned-president with guarded surprise.

Modest gains mark Haitian leader's first year
Sat, 12 May 2012 20:43:02 GMT

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