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Rene Preval, Haiti’s president, has been criticised for a lack of leadership since the January 12 earthquake struck Haiti, leaving more than 230,000 people dead.

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By Kathie Klarreich

Haiti President Rene Preval popped out of a shiny SUV. Then, just like that, he took my arm and pulled me inside with him. ‘Don’t you have some questions for me?’ he asked. As a journalist, how could I say no?

Port-au-Prince, Haiti-Without an appointment, the easiest place to get an official quote from someone in the government – including Haiti President René Préval – is the DCPG, the old police headquarters. But the only police that are there now are the ones protecting the government, which moved in after the Jan. 12 earthquake.

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Ordinary Haitians said yesterday they expected little from the meeting between U.S. President Back Obama and Haitian President Rene Preval. Preval and Obama are in Washington DC to discuss reconstruction efforts for Haiti, which was left devastated after the January 12 earthquake.

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By Brad Norington

HAITI’S President is asking for a $US14 billion ($15.3bn) aid package to turn the rubble of Port-au-Prince into a thriving modern city after January’s earthquake.

President Rene Preval unveiled details after meeting President Barack Obama at the White House yesterday.

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Haitian President René Préval and American President Obama speak to the press after meeting at the White House and reaffirm their mutual commitment to rebuilding Haiti after Januarys devastating earthquake. March 10, 2010.

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