While there has been no reported rise in the numbers of Haitians leaving for US shores, Aristide's wife -- US-born Mildred Trouillot Aristide -- reportedly flew to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, over the weekend. Haitian press liaison Michelle Karshan said the first lady left to attend a funeral and was to return yesterday. The couple has two children.
In another twist, the 13-year-old grandson of Mildred Aristide's aunt and former government social affairs minister, was reportedly kidnapped on Friday, friends of the family told reporters, asking that their names not be used. It was unclear who abducted the boy but there have been reports of at least three other kidnappings since the rebel unrest began.
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