VOICED : Haitianos piden dimision del presidente

In Haiti, protests have erupted following the resignation of Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe, with demonstrators now calling for President Michel Martelly to step down. The country faces a political crisis due to delayed legislative elections, prompting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to urge the Haitian government to hold elections. If elections are not conducted by January 12, the legislative chamber will dissolve, allowing President Martelly to govern by decree, raising fears of a return to dictatorship.

What event triggered the ongoing protests in Haiti?

• Economic reforms

• A new tax law

• A natural disaster

• The resignation of the Prime Minister

How long have the legislative elections in Haiti been delayed?

• Four years

• One year

• Two years

• Three years

Who urged the Haitian government to hold elections?

• The African Union

• The United Nations

• The European Union

• John Kerry

What will happen if elections are not held by January 12?

• The President will be impeached

• The country will hold a referendum

• The Legislative Chamber will be dissolved

• A new Prime Minister will be appointed

What do opponents fear if President Martelly governs by decree?

• Economic collapse

• A return to a dictatorial regime

• Increased foreign intervention

• A rise in unemployment