US Bullying

USA seeks to block Aristide's return to Haiti:

The ousted leader said his supporters had voted for his return by electing Mr Preval, his former ally.

But the US State Department said Mr Aristide's return would serve no useful purpose and could destabilise Haiti.

"Aristide is from the past. We're looking to the future," State Department spokesman Adam Ereli said.

"We"? Who is "we"? Haiti's new President, Rene Preval says Aristide should be allowed to return. So what is this? A democracy or a protectorate?