After the ruins of Leogane, the epicenter of the earthquake, the road leaves the coast to climb switchbacks up the mountain. The debris forced to zigzag across a landscape of Apocalypse. Then at the end of a pass is the Bay of Jacmel. The lower city, which concentrates around the Orange River’s historical riches, is gutted. If casualties are limited (350 dead), Read more
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Preval at a summit in Quito
Haitian President René Préval has left Port-au-Prince yesterday evening to Quito (Ecuador), where he must now attend a special summit of South American countries to coordinate regional aid for Haiti. Read more
Preval calls for patience
Haitian President René Préval has called yesterday the population affected by the earthquake of January 12 to show solidarity, “patience” and “discipline” to face delays in distributing food and tents. Read more
Haiti President Rene Preval move into tent

As a sign of frustration for the lack of tents for earthquake victims and survivors, Haiti President Rene Preval is moving into a tent office offered by the United Nations, according to a MiamiHerald report. The tent office will be placed on the grounds of the collapsed National Palace. President Preval also complained of inadequate office space and said the move is to show “solidarity with the people.”






















