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Martelly files presidential candidacy in Haiti

Haiti’s former president has submitted registration documents ahead of the planned December election.

By Sky ABC Radio · 25 Oct 2026
Source: AP via Africanews · Original report: 2026-10-24

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Africanews, carrying AP reporting, says Michel Martelly submitted his candidacy documents in Port-au-Prince on 23 October. Elections are scheduled for 13 December.

The report describes serious security concerns surrounding preparations, with gang violence raising questions about voter access. Registration is not an election result.

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This report is a summary prepared by Sky ABC Radio. Information may develop after publication.

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