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The elected senators of the 50th Legislature in Haiti

The elected senators of the 50th Legislature in Haiti

The elected senators sworn on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.

On January 12, 2016, fourteen newly elected Senators were sworn and received their scarves at the Senate of the Republic in the presence of the Andris Riché, the President of the Upper House. Andris Riché, during his speech for the occasion, regretted on the absence of woman among the elected Senators. Two validation committees were appointed to verify the documents of the elected representatives. Out of the 14 new elected Senators, the validation of two Senators, Youri Latortue (President, Ayiti An Aksyon) and Jean Renel Sénatus (League Dessalinienne) have been deferred. The commission has requested clearance from the CEP on the pretext that they were improperly elected. In Haiti, the Senate has 30 members, three per department; they are elected by popular vote to serve 6-year terms and one-third of the Senate is elected every two years. However, it has been operating with only 20 of 30 seats filled due to cancelled elections. Six more Senators will join the presently 14 elected Senators after the next by-election. The names of the political parties and platforms from which these 14 Senators were elected are: Konvansyon Inite Demokratik (KID) - 3; Vérité platform (co-founded by René Préval) - 3; PHTK (Parti Haïtien Tèt Kale) - 2; and various trends parties having single representatives - 6.

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Haitian lawmakers urinating in the street

Haitian lawmakers urinating in the street

Here is a picture that you would not see in many other countries. Three Haitian lawmakers urinating in the street. This appears to be a normal practice in the Haitian society

Urinating in the Street in Haiti

The unsuspecting traveler to Haiti may be in for quite a shock when he or she notices for the first few times Haitian men, women and children relieving themselves on the side of the roads. While most will not know what to take away from this, public urination is quite common in Haiti where there are no public restroom facilities. While travelers are prompted to use the toilets in restaurants and hotels, Haitians will use nature with some women even dressing for the eventuality.

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Group of Haitian Senators, members of G16

Group of Haitian Senators, members of G16

From the beginning of the Martelly presidency, there have been a group of 16 Senators, G16 who made it clear to the president that he can not govern the country without them. The G16 senators
stated that President Michel Martelly was elected. However, he does not have a parliamentary majority. The Executive and the Legislature need to share th responsibilities and to work together to nominate a Prime Minister.

The list of the Haitian Senators who are part of the G16 include:
1 EXIUS Pierre Francky Sud
2 SAINVIL François Lucas Nord-Ouest
3 PRIVERT Jocelerme Nippes
4 LEBON Fritz Carlos Sud
5 LAMBERT Joseph Sud 'Est
6 LAMBERT Wencesclass Sud 'Est
7 JOHN Joseph Joël L'Ouest
8 BUISSERETH Yvon Sud
9 DESRAS Simon Dieuseul Centre
10 BEAUPLAN Evallière Nord-Ouest
11 BASTIEN Kelly C. Nord
12 CASSY Nenel Nippes
13 PIERRE LOUIS Derex Lucien Nord- Est
14 BIEN-AIME Jean-Baptiste Nord- Est
15 MOISE Jean-Charles Nord
16 WESNER Polycarpe Nord

The list of

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