Haiti: The June Referendum and the Return of Duvalierism by Christian Nestor
Haiti: The June Referendum and the Return of Duvalierism by Christian Nestor Introduction – On June 27, 2021, a constitutional referendum is scheduled to be held in Haiti. Eligible voters will have the opportunity to vote for a new constitution, drafted by a small group picked by Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. This referendum is extremely controversial for a myriad of reasons and has met fierce opposition from many, including most in the Haitian Diaspora. First, Haiti’s Constitution explicitly prohibits…
