CRS - Haiti Under President Martelly: Current Conditions and Congressional Concerns
- Haiti faced a prolonged political crisis due to delayed elections and the dissolution of the legislature.
- President Martelly ruled by decree after the legislature was dissolved in January 2015.
- The United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) has been reducing its troop presence.
- Haiti continues to struggle with poverty, the cholera epidemic, and reconstruction efforts.
- The U.S. government considers Haiti a key foreign assistance priority.
This report provides an overview of Haiti's political and socioeconomic landscape under President Michel Martelly, covering the period up to December 2015. It details the prolonged political crisis stemming from delayed elections, the dissolution of the legislature, and Martelly's rule by decree. The report also examines Haiti's development challenges, including poverty, the cholera epidemic, and reconstruction efforts, as well as the role of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Furthermore, it outlines U.S. policy objectives and assistance to Haiti, addressing congressional concerns related to democratic processes, security, human rights, and the effectiveness of aid.
How to cite
Congressional Research Service (CRS), 2015, CRS - Haiti Under President Martelly: Current Conditions and Congressional Concerns, accessed via HaitiDocs, https://www.haitidocs.org/doc/crs-haiti-2015