There is a deep mistrust of the government in Haiti and it seems also a heightened level of cynicism. Signs that read “Aba Preval”, Creole for Down with Preval were wide spread and fewer signs that read “Down with Occupation”, “Down with NGOs” and some that ever read “Welcome Jean Claude Duvalier” were evident in certain neighborhoods. I found people to be opinionated and engaged. Many listen to the radio with regularly and there is the feeling that the government is not doing enough and it is unclear to them when they will be moved from camps. The political opposition has seized on this feeling. They accuse the government of sitting on their hands and have made calls for demonstrations. It was announced today that elections will be held on November 28, 2010. Let's hope that a true leader ready to take on the serious and necessary work of building a better and more equitable Haiti emerges.
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