The first round of the presidential election in Haiti was held on 28 November. The election was marked by numerous irregularities and violence. Various candidates have called for the election to be annulled and rerun. However, there has been pressure from the international community not to do so.

The Conseil national d’observation électorale (CNOE) has now announced the results of the first ballot. The Haiti Elections 2010 website is very useful for following events.

So, the second round will be between Mirlande Manigat and Jude Célestin. Célestin is the representative of outgoing president, René Préval’s party.