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Prosper Avril

president of Haiti
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Prosper Avril was a military leader who briefly held power in Haiti. Following the departure of Jean-Claude Duvalier, Haiti experienced a period of instability with a succession of leaders. After fraudulent elections in 1988, Henri Namphy was overthrown by Avril, who then took power. However, Avril's regime was unstable and ended in March 1990. His presidency was part of Haiti's ongoing struggle for democratic reforms and stable governance in the late 20th century.12

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