Haiti Enters Second Week of Voter Registration with Expansion Into West Department

Haiti enters second week of voter registration with expansion into West Department

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) entered the second week of voter registration Monday with operations continuing without major disruptions, including in parts of the West Department that were initially excluded because of security concerns.  The West Department, which includes Port-au-Prince and its large metropolitan area, joined the nationwide registration campaign on July 30, 10 days after the process began in Hait…

Haiti – Electoral Calendar Published, Diaspora Can Vote for The First Time

Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has released a revised electoral calendar for the country’s long-awaited general elections, marking a historic milestone by allowing members of the Haitian diaspora to vote in national elections for the first time. Under the revised timetable, Haitians will vote for a new president, members of Parliament, local government officials and on constitutional reforms, ending a decade without national electio…