Haiti votes for new president

Haitians scarred by decades of poverty, political corruption and natural disasters have cast their ballots for a new president.

Voters chose between Michel “Sweet Micky” Martelly, a popular musician who has never held public office, and Mirlande Manigat, a former first lady and senator and long-time fixture on the political scene. Voters formed what for the most part were orderly lines throughout the country, some shrugging off delays of three hours. Preliminary results are expected on March 31.