Haitian President Martelly prepared to issue Decree to hold Critical Elections

Martelly has clarified he doesn't want to rule by decree, but he is making an exception because legislative elections are absolutely vital to Haiti's interests domestically and internationally. Martelly has been criticized for not acting soon enough so Parliament would remain functional. But others hold Parliament responsible, in particular the opposition-six senators, who refused to make up a quorum of 16 senators needed to pass the electoral law so ballots could be cast. Rather than let Martelly win by submitting to him, the senators preferred to let him win by default. Had they formed a quorum and voted, their terms would have been extended until April for the lower chamber and September for the senate.

All the while Martelly and a number of opposition parties signed an agreement to facilitate the organizing of elections. He is also in talks with Prime Minister Evans Paul and political opponents to ease the transition from the old to the new government, as well as lessen tensions of the current political environment. This is being done to set the stage for ballot casting.

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