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The Major Problems of the Draft Electoral Decree

This draft should not be treated as a mere technical text on elections. It raises serious constitutional, institutional, democratic, and political problems.

By La Rédaction · Port-au-Prince · May 26, 2026· 4 min

The Major Problems of the Draft Electoral Decree

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