Haiti’s new president to deal with poverty, earthquake recovery, Aristide & Duvalier

The Sunday, March 20th run-off election was conducted in a more orderly atmosphere than last November's vote, in which almost 20 candidates were vying for the presidential post. Haitians and the international community have reason to expect the results of the vote tallying will deliver a new leader with the legitimacy to govern.
The two candidates running for the presidency are popular singer Michel "Micky" Martelly and former Haitian first lady Mirlande Manigat.
In Haiti just since January, but certainly not new to Haiti’s politics and its past, are Jean-Bertrand Aristide and Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier. Aristide is the former president ousted by a coup seven years ago. Duvalier is the former dictator ousted by a popular rebellion more than two decades ago. Aristide returned from exile in South Africa this month. Duvalier, who was hospitalized for chest pains on March 24, returned to Haiti from France in January.
What will happen with both Aristide and Duvalier back in the country remains unclear. Their presence, in the least, adds uncertainty during a critical time for Haiti. Both men could have polarizing effects for the struggling democracy, still struggling with its earthquake recovery efforts.
Also, there is little doubt that Haiti's next government will have its hands full dealing with improving the country's economic fortunes. In addition, the country's parliament will be in the hands of the political party led by outgoing President Rene Preval.