Michel Martelly has registered as a candidate under the DEBLOKE banner

The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) states that these registrations are preliminary and an official list of candidates will be published after verification and validation of the files. Currently, 16 candidacies for the presidency appear on the CEP dashboard.

Martelly’s presence under the DEBLOKE label adds a new element to the political landscape before the upcoming elections. Electoral authorities still need to definitively validate his files to confirm his effective participation in the presidential campaign.

Context of the Registration

Martelly, also known by his artistic name Sweet Micky, led Haiti after the 2010 earthquake damage. His term ended in February 2016 without an immediate successor, opening a transitional period.

Registrations at the CEP

According to Haiti24, Martelly is one of many candidates registered for the elections. In total, 4,548 candidacies are counted across various elective positions, including 1,077 people running for mayor positions.