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Here is a new picture of Francois Nicolas Duvalier in 2013.

When ever the Duvalier subject comes out in the open, you find people with strong opinion on it. Nicholas Duvalier is a Haitian just like any other Haitian. Do you think he has the right to run for a political position in Haiti?

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Here is a photo of Liliane Pierre-Paul who was a victime of the Duvalier reign. Since the return of Jean-Claude Duvalier to Haiti, many people and governments have reacted to his return. Some positively and some negatively.

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It is interesting to see how two of the most controversial leaders in Haiti manage to have so much in common. In this, I want to refer to Former Haitian Dictator Jean Claude Duvalier and former president Jean Bertrand Aristide. Take a look as the following striking similarities:

1) Both Jean Claude Duvalier & Jean Bertrand Aristide have passionate fanatics

2) Both have been accused of making million by stealing from the government.

3) Both Jean Claude Duvalier and Jean Bertrand Aristide went on exile.

4) Duvalier and Aristide came back from exile within the same year.

5) Duvalier & Aristide were visited at home by Michel Martelly.

6) On February 28, 2013, Jean-Claude Duvalier went to Court. On May 8, 2013, Aristide went to Court.

Does that mean, if one goes to prison, the other would follow?

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This is one date that will likely remain in the history of the town of Casale for the history book. On March 29, 1969, sources primarily from the residents of Casale reporte that the forces of the Duvalier regime conducted mass killing in the region. It was done in the objective to eradicate the communist movement that was taking shape in the town. This monument was built to honor some of those who were subject of the massacre

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Here is a memorable picture of two Haitian Presidents, Dumarsais Estime and Francois Duvalier.

Born out of poor parent in Verrettes, Dumarsais Estime graduated from law school and practiced law for a short time before becoming a teacher. He went into exile during the government of Louis Borno. During the US occupation of haiti in 1915, Dumarsais Estime was one of the biggest critics

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Here is a picture of Francois Duvalier with Daughter, Marie Denise Duvalier.

Not much has been provided in term of information on Marie Denise Duvalier. However, little we know about her is that she is the legitimate daughter of former Haitian dictator Francois Duvalier and the older sister of former Haitian dictator Jean Claude Duvalier.

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In an interview given to the Associated Press at the World Economic Forum in January 2012, the Haitian President Michel Martelly showed his intention to pardon former Haitian dictator Jean Claude Duvalier who has been accused on corruption and human rights violations.

President Martelly made it clear that his country has more pressing issues to deal with following decade of political instability and a devastating earthquake in 2010. The president also declared to Associated Press that he will respect the independence of the judicial system ruling on whether Duvalier should face trial on corruption and human rights violations.

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Here is a picture of a Haitian Pintade. Pintade became very popular during the Duvalier reigh as it represented the symbol for the Duvalier revolution. It is located in the VSN Flag. VSN represents Voluntaire de la Securite Nationale -

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One of the most effective propaganda methods during the Duvalier reign was throwing Money on the streets to the crowd. If you are over fifty yearsw and was growing up in Haiti, you probably got some of that money. Usually ther were children taging alog the Government car to have an opportunity to receive that money .

Most of the propaganda used by the Duvalier were considered to be positive by the people included in the inner circle of the government. For those people, the Duvalier propaganda were considered objectively and then interpreted as positive or negative, depending on the perspective of the viewer or listener.

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Rumor has it that Francois Nicolas Duvalier, son of the former Haitian president, Jean Claude Duvalier is part of the government of Michel Martelly. According to Senator Moise Jean-Charles who announced on the popular radio show RAMASE. Many people are calling him Ti Nicolas Duvalier. The "Haitian Joudalist was unable to confirm the information, however, if it is true, it would represent a sign that all Haitians are now included in the future of Haiti. I personally think this would have been a great move for the Martelly government. It would be preferable for the martelly's government to go all the way by inviting some high level members of the Lavalas Party as well. More than anything, Haiti needs to reconcile with itself.

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