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Why did Martelly stay away from Haiti for almost a year?

  • His name appeared on a hit list of coup supporters

  • He was working on a music project

  • He was studying abroad

  • He needed time for himself

Answer

Martelly's absence from Haiti for nearly a year was due to his inclusion on a list of coup supporters targeted for potential assassination. This hit list, composed following a failed coup attempt in 2001, presented a significant threat to Martelly's safety, compelling him to remain away from the country for an extended period to ensure his personal security.
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