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Early Returns Show Frontrunner Preval Leading Haitian Elections

HeadlineFeb 10, 2006

In Haiti, early returns from Tuesday’s presidential elections show frontrunner Rene Preval is leading with over 60% of the vote. Preval, a former Haitian President and close protege of ousted President Jean Bertrand Aristide, can avoid a run-off if he captures over half of the vote. International observers have certified the elections as free and fair. While several candidates have indicated they’re prepared to concede defeat, the campaign for Charles-Henry Baker has announced it is preparing fraud charges to try to prevent Preval from taking office. Baker, a wealthy factory owner and the lone white presidential candidate, is a leader of the Group of 184, which backed the overthrow of Aristide nearly two years ago.

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