It seems that the situation in Haiti has not improved much since the popular election of U.S. backed President Rene Preval. Haiti has been in chaos for about a week, with violent protests against the rising prices of food. Mobs of angry protestors have been burning, looting, and breaking. Citizens have been advised to stay indoors while U.N. peacekeepers and police have attempted to take control of the situation. In a public address, delivered today, President Rene Preval beseeched congress to lower the import tax on food and has encouraged the protestors to go home. Haiti is remains in a fragile state, with government officials fearing the worst. Possibly another coup d'etat.
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