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How did Martelly come to power in the 2010-11 Haitian general election?

  • He won in the first round

  • He was the only candidate

  • Jude Celestin was forced to withdraw

  • He won by a small margin

Answer

Martelly won the 2010-11 Haitian general election after his rival Jude Celestin was forced to withdraw due to allegations of fraud, despite Celestin receiving more votes in the first round. As a result, Martelly faced Mirlande Manigat in the second round of voting and ultimately secured the presidency.
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