Haiti’s democracy crushed by a coup
The second instalment on lessons for the left shows the poor can become a political force but their democracy is a threat to the elites
Jean Claude "baby Doc" Duvalier
Haiti’s Martelly to be sworn in as president
Michel Martelly faces a mammoth task after he is sworn as Haiti’s new president on Saturday, inheriting a shattered Caribbean nation.
US urges Aristide to delay Haiti return
The US has urged Haiti’s former president to postpone his planned return to the country until after Sunday’s vital presidential run-off.
Supporters in Haiti make ready for Aristide
Supporters beat drums while workers spruced up his private villa as Haitians prepared on Tuesday for the possible return of Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
‘I brought democracy to Haiti,’ Duvalier claims
Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier laughed at the notion he was a tyrant and claimed he had introduced democracy to his homeland.
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Welcome for Baby Doc shows Haitians’ desperation
An earthquake, hurricanes, cholera, political crises — it seemed Haiti’s woes could not get worse.
‘Baby Doc’ is back: But for love or money?
Haiti’s ex-dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier says "solidarity" led him to return to his homeland where his name is still reviled by many.
‘Baby Doc’ offers regret, no apology, to Haitians
Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier offered his sympathies on Friday to those who suffered abuses under his rule.
Haiti mulls Baby Doc’s intentions as crisis deepens
Haiti’s political crisis deepened on Wednesday as aides to a former strongman Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier said he intended to return to power.
Haitian authorities detain ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier
Haiti detained former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier on Tuesday to prosecute him on possible corruption charges.
UN helps Haiti over ‘conceivable’ Duvalier charges
UN human rights officials are looking into Haiti’s ability to charge ex-dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier over abuse that took place during his reign.
Former dictator ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier back in Haiti
Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier made a surprise return from exile to his Caribbean homeland on Sunday.