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Here is a picture of the sign for the Political Party Popular Patriotic Dessalinien Movement (MOPOD).

Recently, on March 25, 2015, the Popular Patriotic Dessalinien Movement (MOPOD), has announced two of its important nominations for the upcoming election-- Samuel Madistin & Mirlande H. Manigat. Mr.Madistin is a lawyer who has always as remained active against all human rights abuses. He has clarified his decision to join the MOPOD in a "944 word descriptive open letter". Former First Lady Manigat (between February 7, 1988 - June 20, 1988) endorsed her intention for nomination as "program and ideology of MOPOD is not about slogans, it is about real programs." MOPOD was initially a political coalition that recently, on March 26, 2015 has turned into a political party based on a shared ideology. The coalition has changed its earlier name 'the Patriotic Movement of the Democratic Opposition' but maintains the same acronym MOPOD.

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Here is a picture of Maryse Narcisse and Charles Henry Baker

Since the publication of the electoral timetable by the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) on March 26, 2015, for holding the long overdue legislative and municipal elections, several opposition political parties continue to express their disagreement. The Organization of People in Struggle (OPL) has denounced the announcement as their suggestions were not taken into account. Maryse Narcisse, the coordinator of the Fanmi Lavalas Executive Committee rejected the electoral timetable proposal on the plea that it is not based on reality. Similarly, Charles Henry Baker, the President of "Respè" Party also has denounced the CEP announcement as unimportant and partisan maneuvering.

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Jean-Max Bellerive, Haitian politician

Jean Max Bellerive is a former prime minister, who served under Rene Preval. He was born in Port-au-Prince in 1958, to a well-known doctor. His father sent him to study in Europe in Switzerland, France, and Belgium, where Bellerive earned two degrees in political Science and International Relations.

Bellerive replaced Prime Minister Michele Pierre-Louis unable to competently carry out her duties. When President Martelly took office Bellerive resigned to permit Martelly to appoint his own prime minister

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Has Evans Paul converted to the Tet Kale political party? If not, he is surely demonstrating his support by proudly wearing their official color Pink and White (Rose et Blanc)

During the inauguration of the Place St Anne, Evans Paul sent the message to everyone that he has totally integrated the Tet kale Political Party

Here is a picture Prime Minister Evans Paul as he was wearing the colors of Tet Kale Political party of Michel Martelly

Also known as K-plume (KP), Evans Paul is a Haitian politician who at one point was the president of the Democratic United Committee (Komite inite Demokratik, KID). On December 25 2014, he was nominated by President Michel Martelly to become Haiti Prime Minister

Over the years, Michel Martelly has recruited many people for his social movement, Rose et Blanc, a family initiative which led to the creation in September 2008, the "Rose and White Foundation. During his campaign for the presidency, he kept the slogan "Tet kale! with the foundation color Pink and White Foundation (Fondation Rose et Blanc)

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Here is a picture of the new Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Mr Victor Benoit

Haiti's new Minister of Social Affairs and Labor is one Victor Benoit. Benoit was named among the President's new cabinet members in an announcement made by the new Prime Minister, Evans Paul. The names of the new ministers and over a dozen new state secretaries was made a week following President Martelly's start as de facto ruler. Others who made the cabinet includes Pierre Richard Casimir, Minister of Justice and Public Security and Jean Fritz, Jean-Louis, Minister Delegate to the Prime Minister in charge of electoral issues.

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Here is a picture of Dr. Tunep Delpe, One of the leaders of the MOPOD. This political movement has called for the resignation of President Michel Martelly.

Haitian head of state President Michel Martelly has been busy securing a compromise with the country over the current election debacle. After resigning one prime minister, appointing an interim, electing a new candidate, and possibly securing his approval, the president is still being met with calls for his resignation. This is a condition that cannot be new to him as, as recently as 2013, the Patriotic Movement of the democratic opposition (MOPOD) has been demanding elections or the resignation of the president. This year, it is expected one of these demands may be finally met.

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The three main player in Haiti current crisis have reached a tentative agrement to avoid the worst. President Michel Martelly along with Senate president Simon Dieuseul Desras and President of the Chamber of Deputies Jacques Stevenson Thimoléon reach agreement.

Before the start of this new year, on the 29th of December 2014 to be exact, the nation's leader, President Michel Martelly forged an agreement with the heads of Haiti's two houses of parliament, to hopefully finally put an end to the issue that has sunk the country into near-crisis mode. The three men, including Jacques Stevenson Thimoléon and Simon Dieuseul Desras, came to what is being called a tentative agreement, one that should, theoretically, make it possible for an end to the stalemate by parliament's acceptance of Martelly's new, proposed consensus government.

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A break up in the middle of the opposition against the government of Michel Martelly. Konvansyon Inite Demokratik (KID) withdraws from MOPOD

MOPOD asks Evans Paul whose Side are You on?

KID leader Evans Paul has decided to sever ties with MOPOD, resistant to dialoguing with President Martelly. MOPOD contacted KID to find out what Paul's position is.

Paul says ". . . dialogue is the only way to find a viable solution to the problems of the county." He adds KID cannot be for dialoguing, but simultaneously not willing to compromise.

MOPOD wants Martelly's resignation, who has nominated Paul as the next prime minister.

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Here is a picture where members of Platfom Pitit Desalin stated that they will not talk with President Michel Martelly

Pitit Desalin (PD) a coalition of well-regarded democratic organizations, has rejected an invitation to meet with Haitian President Michel Martelly to work out their differences. Ironically PD leader, Assad Volcy, has an arrest warrant against him issued by the government, and is bemused by the invitation.

Opposition parties Fanmi Lavalas (FL), Inite, Fusion, and Kontrapep have been reluctant to pursue talks with Martelly after repeated invitations from him. FL in particular has not considered Martelly's overtures a serious move to reconcile their differences. The Patriotic Movement of the Democratic Opposition (MOPOD) has also turned down an invitation to meet with Martelly. Leaders consider the offer too little, too late.

Martelly, acting on another recommendation of the commission, has released 36 political prisoners to activist attorneys Michel Andre and Newton St. Juste. MOPOD thinks this is not enough and intends to bring legal action against Martelly for capital human rights violations. They also want the National Fund for Education audited for possible corruption activity.

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Pitit Desalin, a political platform of several popular democratic organizations, Some of its leaders include Assad Volcy, Moise Jean Charles

PD has no plans to cease demanding Martelly's resignation, and is not satisfied with the stepping down of Prime Minister Lamothe. In a released statement Senator Jean-Charles Moise, another PD leader, said the commission's recommendations mean nothing to them, commenting "The resignation of Prime Minister Lamothe makes us neither hot or cold."

Demonstrations demanding the removal of the Martelly-Lamothe administration are still ongoing despite Lamothe's leaving office. In fact, protests have become more violent, with larger numbers of people joining in them.

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