...000 Haitian lives, the island nation's political future remains clouded by controversy. The current president, Rene Preval, is widely criticized both at home and abroad. His replacement was to be selected in last November's elections...

...the same time, they must signal supporters to cease and desist - end the violent protests. It's too bad President Rene Preval chose to become a partisan by openly throwing the government's support behind Jude Celestin instead of playing the...

...Hugo Chavez scoff that putting the U.S. military in charge sends a wrong signal about U.S. intentions. President Rene Preval knows that's not true and has welcomed aid. He seems to understand that turf wars will only delay help. U.N...

...expected to win presidential elections in November. Haiti hasn't had a constitutional government since President Rene Preval, an Aristide ally, shut down Parliament in January 1999 to resolve an 18-month power struggle with the opposition...

...well be in another dimension. The country is caught up in its latest turmoil, this time over the re-election of Rene Preval. Gregoire visited his homeland last May and says the political and cultural climate has rapidly disintegrated in the...

...with reform credentials. In the wake of the earthquake, he has appeared far more competent than embattled President Rene Preval. Americans want this effort to succeed. They have generated more than $1 billion in private donations through text...

...Marines arrived to maintain order as he was forced into exile. With the presidential palace in ruins, current President Rene Preval was among the homeless after Wednesday's earthquake. His immediate task is to restore some semblance of government...

...expected to win presidential elections in November. Haiti hasn't had a constitutional government since President Rene Preval, an Aristide ally, shut down Parliament in January 1999 to resolve an 18-month power struggle with the opposition...