Sights Sounds Lively Political Rally In Haiti

Watch the Sights Sounds Lively Political Rally In Haiti video, In Haiti freedom of expression is alive and well despite nearly constant turnover in the government from the president and prime minister all the way down to obscure ministers often forced out over corruption charges But one of Haitis signature political expressions is this A huge rally for a senate candidate shutting down an already traffic clogged part of Port au Prince the island nations Capital These types of demonstrations are part political rally part Mardi Gras and a big excuse to party There is nothing subtle about these impromptu celebrations which start small and then drag in people and onlookers with very little political interest into the fracas For people living in terrible poverty the political rallies are an excuse to cut loose and dance in the streets Haitis police help direct traffic and onlookers as the rallies grow and grow Worldfocus video podcast http worldfocus org