Weekly Report - 30 April 2009 (WR-09-17)

HAITI: Préval closes in on senate majority

Central America & Caribbean 30 April 2009 Modified: 30 April 2009 322 views

The ruling party, Lespwa, could secure a majority in the senate when the second round of elections is held on 7 June. This would present President René Préval with the opportunity to carry out a sweeping constitutional reform, which has been held in abeyance for 18 months. The reform would include allowing consecutive re-election.

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