Sunday, amid sporadic electoral violence, the businessman Nestor Michelet presidential candidate under the banner of the "Coalition for the convention of the Reconstruction of the Haitian Citizens Reconciliation" (CORRECH) accompanied by his, has been violently attacked and injured by 3 individuals who fled after their crime.

Suffering from multiple bruises and a broken arm, he was admitted to hospital where he issued a statement in which he indicates "[...] I hoped that we would collectively set a benchmark in democracy, a signal of preparedness to our brothers and sisters in the Caribbean, Latin America and around the world, and at the same time, do so with adherence to rule of law throughout.

While gravely disappointed in the confusion caused by a lack of coordination and the arbitrary closures of polling offices, serving as a catalyst to the violence that followed today, I again urge our citizens to remain calm, safe and our national and international security forces to assist in keeping the peace.

Despite today's disappointments, we Haitians will not be deterred in our ambitions. We will not play in to the hands of those who would leverage this news to suggest that we are not ready for change.

I will continue to stand and fight for my country and it's potential [...]"

HL/ HaitiLibre