NEW : The U.S. ambassador called it a ` ` good day '' for Haiti . Former first lady Mirlande Manigat will now face President Michel Martelly . Originally , Manigat was to face government - backed candidate Michel Celestin . There was pressure from the United Nations and OAS for the change .
NEW : The U.S. ambassador calls it a `` good day '' for Haiti . Former first lady Mirlande Manigat will now face musician Michel Martelly . Originally , Manigat was to face government-backed candidate Jude Celestin . There was pressure from the United States and OAS for the change .