May 15, 2006
Newly Sworn-in President of Haiti Faces Challenges
Haitian President Rene Preval took office Monday with the challenge of bringing order -- and international aid -- to the impoverished island nation.

April 27, 2006
Haitian Leader's Party Falls Short of Majority in Parliament
President-elect Rene Preval's Lespwa Party failed to win a majority of seats in runoff parliamentary elections, meaning he cannot choose a prime minister and Cabinet, but he still may be able to govern effectively by reaching out to rival parties, observers say.

February 16, 2006
Preval Officially Named Winner of Haitian Presidential Election
Haiti's interim government and electoral council announced Thursday that Rene Preval won last week's presidential election, averting a runoff and potential crisis in the Western Hemisphere's poorest country.

Profile: Rene Preval

February 14, 2006
Preval Declares Himself Winner of Haiti's Presidential Election
Ex-president Rene Preval declared himself the victor in last week's presidential elections in Haiti but claimed there was fraud in tallying the votes. Although results are not official, he is said to have less than 50 percent of the vote, forcing a run-off in March. Wesleyan University professor Alex Dupuy and former U.S. envoy for Haiti James Dobbins discuss the latest political developments and accompanying protests.

February 13, 2006
Preval Supporters Protest Haitian Election Tally
Gunfire erupted Monday at a protest in Haiti over preliminary election results showing former president Rene Preval garnering less than 50 percent of the vote, which would require a runoff in March.

February 8, 2006
Haitians Await Presidential Election Results
Haitians on Wednesday awaited the results of their first election since Jean-Bertrand Aristide was forced from power two years ago. Voter turnout nearly overwhelmed election officials.

February 7, 2006
Haitians Crowd Polling Stations, Encounter Some Problems
Haitians jammed many polling stations Tuesday in the first elections since former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide was forced into exile two years ago by a bloody revolt.

January 6, 2006
Haiti Again Delays Elections, Citing Logistical Problems
Haiti once again postponed presidential elections, originally scheduled for November and more recently, Sunday, because of disorganization, logistical problems and general instability.

November 17, 2005
Strife-torn Haiti Delays Presidential Elections
Haiti has postponed elections scheduled for Nov. 20 but not set a new date as the Caribbean country struggles to organize a credible vote amidst continued gang violence.

September 7, 2005
Haiti Struggles to Prepare for November Elections
Haiti, a country still experiencing spurts of violence and political mayhem since its president was ousted in February 2004, is preparing for new presidential elections on Nov. 20. PBS' Wide Angle offers a report on the upcoming elections and seemingly endless cycle of political uprisings.

November 19, 2004
Flooding Dampens Haitian Rebuilding Efforts
Already struggling to rebuild a government after rebels forced the removal of Haiti's president, the poverty-stricken nation was dealt another blow when Hurricane Jeanne swept through and left nearly 2,000 people dead. Betty Ann Bowser looks at Haiti's latest recovery efforts.

April 30, 2004
U.N. Approves Peacekeeping Mission to Haiti
Update: The U.N. Security Council on Friday authorized an 8,000-strong peacekeeping force to maintain order in Haiti, which is preparing for elections after rebels forced its president to flee the Caribbean country in late February.

April 6, 2004
Former Interior Minister Arrested Over Killings
Update: Haiti's interior minister under ousted president Jean-Bertrand Aristide turned himself in Tuesday after an arrest warrant was issued alleging that he plotted the killing of political opponents, officials said.

The arrest came a day after U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell visited the country to pledge U.S. support.

April 1, 2004
U.N. Adviser Calls for 20-Year Commitment in Haiti
U.N. special adviser in Haiti Reginald Dumas reported Wednesday that the country needs 18 months to organize elections to replace ousted leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and U.N. peacekeepers must remain for 20 years to ensure stability. Gwen Ifill speaks with Dumas about Haiti's current political situation and his call for a long-term stabilization program.

March 15, 2004
Aristide Enters Jamaica Despite Haitian Officials' Protests
Update: Ousted Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide flew to temporary asylum in Jamaica Monday despite opposition from the United States and Haitian officials who said the leader's return to the Caribbean could threaten Haiti's fragile stability.

March 10, 2004
Senators Mull U.S. Role in Haiti as U.S. Military's Mission Grows
American forces are stepping up efforts to disarm rebels still roaming the streets of Haiti after the departure of former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide. Senators, meanwhile, at a committee hearing Wednesday contemplated how to best stabilize the troubled Caribbean nation. Gwen Ifill speaks with two senators on the committee.

March 9, 2004
New Interim Prime Minister Picked in Haiti
Update: A U.S.-backed advisory council selected former U.N. official and international business consultant Gerard Latortue as Haiti's next prime minister Tuesday.

March 8, 2004
Aristide Urges Peace After Rally Sparks Gunfight
Haiti's former leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide called Monday for peaceful resistance to the "occupation" of Haiti, a day after his supporters fired upon a crowd celebrating the exiled president's departure, resulting in at least six deaths. Ray Suarez gets the latest developments from New York Times reporter Lydia Polgreen in Port-au-Prince. (Update)

March 5, 2004
Haiti Embarks on Rebuilding Government
Update: Haitian officials have launched the first steps toward assembling a new government that incorporates input from the political opposition, as U.S. military forces took to patrolling the streets of the capital Port-au-Prince.

March 3, 2004
Rebel Chief in Haiti to Disarm His Forces
Update: Haiti's rebel leader Guy Philippe said Wednesday his fighters would lay down their arms as more troops from the United States and other countries began arriving to help secure the strife-torn nation.

March 1, 2004
U.S., French Troops Arrive in Haiti to Restore Order
About 200 U.S. Marines and 50 French troops arrived in Haiti Monday seeking to restore stability a day after embattled president Jean-Bertrand Aristide fled into exile. Gwen Ifill speaks with Luigi Einaudi of the Organization of American States and Robert Fatton of the University of Virginia about Haiti's possible next steps and the potential role of the international community in the crisis. (Update)

February 29, 2004
Aristide Resigns Amid Rebel, International Pressure
Update: Haiti's first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, resigned and left the country early Sunday after hundreds of armed rebels converged on the capital Port-au-Prince.

February 27, 2004
U.S. Mulls Sending Marines to Haiti
Update: Three warships with 2,000 Marines are ready to sail to Haiti, where armed rebels are seeking President Jean-Bertrand Aristide's ouster, as the Pentagon considers its options for dealing with the crisis.

February 26, 2004
Rebels Vow to Overthrow Aristide
Haiti's rebel leader Guy Philippe said Thursday that his forces were preparing to attack the capital, Port-au-Prince, unless President Jean-Bertrand Aristide resigns. Lydia Polgreen of The New York Times provides a report from Port-au-Prince.

Ray Suarez then gets two perspectives on whether the United States should intervene in the crisis in Haiti from Reps. Mark Foley, R-Fla., and Charles Rangel, D-N.Y.

February 25, 2004
Haiti Crisis May Warrant International Intervention
Margaret Warner speaks to Luigi Einaudi of the Organization of American States about the international response to Haiti's troubles.

February 24, 2004
Opposition Groups Reject Peace Plan for Haiti
Update: Opposition leaders in Haiti said Tuesday that they rejected a U.S.-backed peace proposal because it does not require embattled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to resign.

February 23, 2004
U.S. Marines Head to Haiti to Guard Embassy
Fifty U.S. Marines arrived in Haiti on Monday to protect the American Embassy and diplomats as armed rebels overran the country's second-largest city, Cap-Haitien, and threatened to attack the capital. Ray Suarez talks to a reporter in the capital, Port-au-Prince, on the continuing violence. (Update)

February 20, 2004
U.S., Allies Urge Aristide to Compromise
The United States and its regional allies are sending delegates to Haiti on Saturday to urge Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to reach a political compromise with his foes, U.S. officials said. Margaret Warner speaks with reporter Lydia Polgreen about the latest developments. (Update)

February 19, 2004
Aristide Loyalists Defend City; U.S. to Assess Security
Update: Militant defenders of Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide vowed to shield the northern port city of Cap-Haitien from rebel forces Thursday, as the Pentagon said it will send a team to assess the security of the U.S. Embassy.

February 17, 2004
Aristide Seeks Help as Rebels Capture Another Town
Update: Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide is calling for international assistance to put down an advancing rebel front bent on toppling his government.

February 16, 2004
Experts Assess Growing Rebellion in Haiti
Two regional experts describe the roots of the conflict in the impoverished Caribbean nation, Jean-Bertrand Aristide's presidency and the U.S. role in ensuring democracy.

February 10, 2004
Police Reclaim Two Towns From Haitian Rebels
Update: Haitian police were able to reclaim two of 11 towns taken over by armed rebels in protests that have been broiling over the past five days aimed at ousting President Jean-Bertrand Aristide from office.

February 9, 2004
Violent Antigovernment Protests Spread Thorough Haiti
Update: Pressure for Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide to end his troubled rule escalated over the weekend as growing opposition turned to mass uprisings in several of the island nation's cities.