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Monday, November 28, 2016

2016 Haiti presidential election - Businessman Jovenel Moise wins polling 55.67% votes

Businessman Jovenel Moise has won Haiti's presidential election in the first round, preliminary results show.

Jovenel Moise polled 55.67%, well ahead of his closest rival Jude Celestin's 19.52%, provisional electoral council chief Uder Antoine said.

Jean-Charles Moise secured 11.04% and Maryse Narcisse 8.99%, he added.

The election was held on 20 November, more than a year after the previous poll was annulled following allegations of widespread fraud.

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