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Haiti presidential election run-off delayed Haiti presidential election run-off delayed
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Haiti's presidential run-off election has been postponed until January amid accusations of irregularities, electoral officials have said. Haiti's presidential and legislative run-off elections have been postponed, officials have said.
There were violent protests last month after the council announced the results of the first round of voting. Opposition factions alleged fraud during the first round of voting and there have been widespread street protests.
Jovenel Moise, a banana exporter, won the most votes but with 33% fell short of a majority. A special commission set up by President Michel Martelly last week is to investigate the electoral process.
He was on Sunday to face ex-state construction company head Jude Celestin, who came second with 25%. There were more violent protests on Saturday when the results for the legislative vote was announced.
Jovenel Moise, a banana exporter, won the most votes in the presidential elections but with 33% fell short of a majority.
He is to face ex-state construction company head Jude Celestin, who came second with 25%.
Mr Moise has little political experience but has the backing of current President Michel Martelly. Mr Celestin is seeking the presidency for a second time.Mr Moise has little political experience but has the backing of current President Michel Martelly. Mr Celestin is seeking the presidency for a second time.
Whoever wins will face a daunting task when taking over from Mr Martelly in February. Haiti is the poorest nation in the Americas.Whoever wins will face a daunting task when taking over from Mr Martelly in February. Haiti is the poorest nation in the Americas.
Since it was devastated by an earthquake in 2010, the country has relied largely on international donations and foreign aid from the United States and other countries.Since it was devastated by an earthquake in 2010, the country has relied largely on international donations and foreign aid from the United States and other countries.