THE CENTER OF POWER President Michel Martelly of Haiti, center, seated between Prime Minister Evans Paul, whose predecessor was ousted in December, and Sophia Martelly, the first lady, who has been targeted in a corruption complaint.

Haitian Leader’s Power Grows as Scandals Swirl

Michel Martelly runs Haiti without a Parliament and has been accused of protecting a network of friends who have been arrested on charges like murder and drug trafficking.

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