Haiti Under President Martelly : Current Conditions and Congressional Concerns

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Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

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This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 13-R4-2559 in the 2013 issue. Provides political background on Haiti, including brief revie...

This report is one in a series of updates. For the most recent coverage of this report series, please see 13-R4-2559 in the 2013 issue.

Provides political background on Haiti, including brief review of Haitian democratic history and current administration of President Michel Martelly. Discusses UN stabilization mission in Haiti, development challenges and socioeconomic conditions, strategies for reconstruction and international assistance, and U.S. policy objectives and assistance. Reviews Congressional concerns regarding pace and effectiveness of post-earthquake reconstruction; transparency and accountability of the Haitian Government; respect for human rights; security and debate over reestablishing the Haitian Army; counternarcotics efforts; and trade preferences for Haiti. Summarizes relevant legislation in the 114th Congress.

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