Monday, April 4, 2011

Martelly singer wins the presidential elections in Haiti

Michel Martelly The artist has won the second round of presidential elections in Haiti, according to preliminary results announced Monday by the Provisional Electoral Council. The results of the elections, held on March 20, have not yet been confirmed, but have been developed by an agency source who asked to remain anonymous.

It is envisaged that within hours the results become official. The winner will lead the reconstruction of a country that was virtually destroyed by the earthquake of January 12, 2010 and for which foreign countries have pledged U.S. $ 11,000 million. Michel Martelly, 50, is a character, a music star.

Popularly known as Sweet Micky (Sweet Micky), left college to devote himself to the rhythms of Kompas, which led him to live halfway between Haiti and Florida (USA), which these days has announced the seizure of several their properties for non-compliance of mortgage bonds. Martelly, the popular candidate, the irreverent in his concerts he has even dropped his pants, is a political novice who advocates an opportunity for a change which would create a different Haiti.

Is supported by rapper Wyclef Jean, who allowed no-show, but doubt their ability to take the reins of a country. The singer was facing in the second round to Mirlande Manigat, 70 and appearance of Grandma, who was first lady in years octa, has been part of past governments following the overthrow of Jean-Bertrand Aristide in 2004 and has a long career as a university professor.

It is presented as a mother who knows to understand the problems of their compatriots and capable in the work of changing the destiny of their country. Its opponents are branded as conservative and member of a political system that has failed and led to Haiti at the level of economic and social poverty that has become a failed state.

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