When you are in the bottom of a trough in the waves, its hard to see the horizon. This is very true in Haiti. After five months of anticipation, concern, and outright fear, the results of the second round of Haiti’s presidential and run-off elections (held March 20) are expected to be announced on Monday (see picture of the voting tabulation center on the right). What most concerns Haitians is the presidential election. Last December, the preliminary announcement of the elections sent enraged supporters of former music star and presidential candidate Michel Martelly in the streets where they blocked roads, burned cars, looted buildings. Many expect Martelly to be declared the winner on Monday. If he is not, there is a good possibility that his supporters, who have already shown their violent tendencies, could come out in force again. Thankfully, the run-off election, held on March 20, was calm. Unfortunately, because of irregularities, 60% of the vote tally sheets needed to be examined for fraud. Please pray for peace in Haiti. Pray also that God would guide Haiti’s next president to establish a government that is transparent and interested in the plight of its people.
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