Brazil recognizes new government of Haiti

29/02/2004 - 16h27

Brasília - Yesterday Brazil officially recognized the transition government of Haiti, led by Boniface Alexandre. He is Haiti's Chief Justice and under the constitituion, with the resignation of president Aristide, he becomes president. A note from the Ministry of Foreign Relations says Brazil will support the legally constituted government and calls on the international community and the people of Haiti to do the same. (AB)