Haiti

Global Food Prices Dubbed a ‘Silent Tsunami’

By PBS News Hour

The global food shortage and soaring cost of staple foods is a "silent tsunami," the U.N. World Food Program said Tuesday, before a food summit hosted by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to discuss the growing crisis.

Newly Sworn-in President of Haiti Faces Challenges

By PBS News Hour

Haitian President Rene Preval took office Monday with the challenge of bringing order -- and international aid -- to the impoverished island nation.

Haitian Leader’s Party Falls Short of Majority in Parliament

By PBS News Hour

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…

Preval Named Winner of Haitian Presidential Election

By PBS News Hour

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.

Preval Supporters Protest Haitian Election Tally

By PBS News Hour

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.

Haitians Await Presidential Election Results

By PBS News Hour

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.

Haitians Crowd Polling Stations, Encounter Some Problems

By PBS News Hour

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.

Haiti Again Delays Elections, Citing Logistical Problems

By PBS News Hour

Haiti once again postponed presidential elections, originally scheduled for November and more recently, Sunday, because of disorganization, logistical problems and general instability.

Strife-Torn Haiti Delays Presidential Elections

By PBS News Hour

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.

U.N. Approves Six-month Peacekeeping Mission to Haiti

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.