Haiti Opposition Says Transitional Government May Be Needed

Eight candidates in last month's disputed presidential election are demanding major changes in Haiti's electoral system and other agencies. And they say if that doesn't happen, a transitional government should be created to oversee a new vote. Among those signing late Sunday's declaration is Jude Celestin, the second-place finisher who is due to face the government-backed candidate in a Dec. 27 runoff. The ultimatum throws that vote into question. The...

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