Haitian elections, the origins of “Australia Day,” and the power of botanical gardens

Haitian elections, the origins of “Australia Day,” and the power of botanical gardens
Haitian elections, the origins of “Australia Day,” and the power of botanical gardens

Haitian elections, the origins of “Australia Day,” and the power of botanical gardens

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For the third time, presidential elections were put on hold in Haiti. The delay has led to street protests. Government officials said the Sunday vote was halted for “security reasons”, but the political opposition says it’s a ploy by the current government to keep its power. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery)