Roger Lafontant, former head of Duvalier's secret militia called the Ton-Ton Macoutes. He was barred from running as president and has vowed to keep Aristide from power. The Macoutes are believed to be responsible for 1987 election violence, where…
Father Jean-Bertrand Aristide campaigns in downtown Port-au-Prince. The rooster is a symbol of his campaign. He is a supporter of the poor and foe of Ton-Ton Macoutes(Duvalier's secret police). He decided to join the race after Roger Lafontant…
Young girls run by graffitti on the wall near cathedral in Port-au-Prince urging people to vote for Father Aristide, Presidential candidate who is a radical priest widely popular with the poor.
Ten years of Sandinista rule end as outgoing President Daniel Ortega concedes the election with a speech of national conciliation. His wife, Rosario, consoles him.
Specially selected election police can hardly contain the rush of those who demand a voice in their nation's future as voters rush through the gates of a Managuan vote place.