As far as the party of former president Aristide was concerned, it has let the results of the last disputed election expire and the candidates announced as winners, such as Yvon Feuille in the Department of the South, are running again. It provoked many discussions and disputes. The FL's were the most noticeable. Failing to be nominated by the Lavalas Family some leaders of popular organizations have become independent candidates. No priests will be among the candidates.
Voter registration is on track.
They were financed by the Japanese government.