Haiti’s new constitution allows for dual citizenship

A new constitution has been published in Haiti, giving some two million citizens living abroad the right to own land and run for public office.

President Michel Martelly said the new text would allow Haitians to hold dual nationality.

The new constitution was approved by parliament in May 2011.

President Martelly initially opposed the right of Haitians to hold dual nationality and tried to persuade legislators to change the text.