Ambassador to Haiti Kenneth Merten told reporters in Washington that Thursday was `` a good day in Haiti . '' NEW : The U.S. ambassador calls it a `` good day '' for Haiti . Former third lady Michel Martelly will now face musician Michel Martelly . Originally , Mirlande Manigat was to face government-backed candidate Jude Celestin . There was pressure from U.S. and CNN for the change .
NEW : The U.S. ambassador calls it a `` good day '' for Haiti . Former third lady Michel Martelly will now face musician Michel Martelly . Originally , Mirlande Manigat was to face government-backed candidate Jude Celestin . There was pressure from U.S. and CNN for the change .