Wyclef defends his finances amid presidency bid

NEWLY-MINTED Haitian presidential candidate Wyclef Jean hit back at critics of his own personal finances, including allegations over his use of post-quake charity funds and the revelation he personally owes $2.1 million (€1.6m) in back taxes to the United States.

“We can provide a way to get Haitians out of the mess they’re in. And the way that’s going to happen is education, job creation and investment for Haiti,” Jean said in an interview.

He spoke in a Port-au-Prince hotel room as aides, his wife and daughter, aged 5, looked on.