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Haiti Can Solve Its Own Problems, if Foreign Powers Would Let It
Three weeks after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, and a week after being sworn in as prime minister, Ariel Henry held his first Cabinet meeting on July 28. It did not go well. In an effort to distance himself from the unpopular Moise administration, Henry attempted to revoke a 2020 presidential decree creating a national intelligence agency, which had been widely criticized as an unaccountable secret police that could potentially spy on Moise’s political opponents.
5 essential reads to give you key history and insight Original
The assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse risks destabilizing the Caribbean country, which was already in crisis over alarmingly high violence and Moïse’s increasingly undemocratic behavior. Here’s some essential background on Haiti, starting with the painful history that underlies so much of Haiti’s modern struggles. 1.
In Haiti, Violence Spikes as Moise Clings to Power
Since February 2019, when President Jovenel Moise was implicated in the largest corruption scandal Haiti has ever known, the country has been mired in a violent crisis with political, economic and constitutional dimensions. Instead of heeding protesters’ demands to step down or addressing the allegations against him, Moise formed alliances with armed gangs that continue to terrorize the population and quash anti-government demonstrations.
Haiti Capital on Lockdown After Police Attack Army HQ
The Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince was on lockdown Monday after Haitian police attacked the army headquarters to demand better working conditions, sparking a gun battle that left two servicemen dead and a dozen wounded. The main roads through the city were blocked and smaller streets were deserted, leaving the capital cut off from the rest of the country.
Haiti’s Political Disaster: An Internationally Sponsored Crisis
After fifteen years of military and humanitarian operations in Haiti, the United Nations peacekeeping mission ended in October. In their own words, U.N. peacekeepers reestablished law and order after the country’s violent 2004 coup and helped with relief and reconstruction efforts after the devastating 2010 earthquake.
Gas shortages paralyze Haiti, triggering protests against failing economy and dysfunctional politics
We’re re-posting this article on unrest in Haiti from a couple weeks ago so readers can get caught up on the background of ongoing protests in the island nation. Last week, it was reported that 17 people had been killed and 187 injured during protests, many by police. Demonstrations against President Jovenel Moïse continued through Friday. Gasoline is fueling unrest in Haiti for the second time this year.
Gas shortages paralyze Haiti, triggering protests against failing economy and dysfunctional politics
Gasoline is fueling unrest in Haiti for the second time this year. The Caribbean country, which relies heavily on oil imported from Venezuela, has suffered fuel shortages and blackouts since Venezuela’s crisis-stricken government stopped oil shipments earlier this year. Throughout September, an acute fuel shortage has triggered street protests in the capital of Port-au-Prince, forcing schools and shops to close. Hospitals are barely functioning.
NY-22 Minute: Brindisi Opposes Newly Launched Impeachment Inquiry By Luke Perry — Utica College Center of Public Affairs and Election Research
Today the House of Representatives launched a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump over whether he betrayed his oath of office and America’s security interests by attempting to enlist a foreign power to tarnish a political rival for personal gain. The inquiry will be led by the House Judiciary Committee.
Gas shortages paralyze Haiti, triggering protests against failing economy and dysfunctional politics
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Gasoline is fueling unrest in Haiti for the second time this year. The Caribbean country, which relies heavily on oil imported from Venezuela, has suffered fuel shortages and blackouts since Venezuela’s crisis-stricken government stopped oil shipments earlier this year.
Gas shortages paralyze Haiti, triggering protests against failing economy and dysfunctional politics
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) Gasoline is fueling unrest in Haiti for the second time this year. The Caribbean country, which relies heavily on oil imported from Venezuela, has suffered fuel shortages and blackouts since Venezuela’s crisis-stricken government stopped oil shipments earlier this year.
Gas shortages paralyze Haiti, triggering protests of failing economy
Sept. 23 (UPI) -- Gasoline is fueling unrest in Haiti for the second time this year. The Caribbean country, which relies heavily on oil imported from Venezuela, has suffered fuel shortages and blackouts since Venezuela's crisis-stricken government stopped oil shipments earlier this year. Throughout September, an acute fuel shortage has triggered street protests in the capital of Port-au-Prince, forcing schools and shops to close. Hospitals are barely functioning.
Gas shortages paralyze Haiti, triggering protests against failing economy and dysfunctional politics
Gasoline is fueling unrest in Haiti for the second time this year. The Caribbean country, which relies heavily on oil imported from Venezuela, has suffered fuel shortages and blackouts since Venezuela’s crisis-stricken government stopped oil shipments earlier this year. Throughout September, an acute fuel shortage has triggered street protests in the capital of Port-au-Prince, forcing schools and shops to close. Hospitals are barely functioning.
Will Ceant Clear the Air on Corruption?
After Haiti’s government announced a sudden increase of fuel prices in early July, violent protests erupted across the country of almost 11 million. Following the recommendations of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Haitian government attempted to put an end to gas subsidies to increase state revenues. After a week of popular protests, Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant resigned.
Haiti’s deadly riots fueled by anger over decades of austerity and foreign interference
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Haiti’s deadly riots fueled by anger over decades of austerity and foreign interference
At least seven people are dead and Haitian Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant has resigned after weeks of violent protests in Haiti that were sparked by a sudden increase of fuel prices. Demonstrations began on July 6, when the Haitian government said that gas prices would go up 38 percent to US$4.60 per gallon because the International Monetary Fund, a major Haitian creditor, recommended ending petroleum subsidies.
Opinion: Standing with Haitians in their 'shithole' country
In 1982, the Centers for Disease Control named four groups at risk for HIV: hemophiliacs, homosexuals, heroin addicts and Haitians. The media scapegoated Haitians as being particularly susceptible to HIV/AIDS by virtue of their ethnicity. Until the CDC admitted their mistake in 1985, many Haitian Americans lost their jobs or became unemployable. This HIV mythology has long been scientifically debunked, but it didn’t prevent Donald Trump from stating that “Haitians all have AIDS” in June 2017.
Opinion: Standing with Haitians after Donald Trump's 'vile' and 'dangerous' comments
In 1982, the Centers for Disease Control named four groups at risk for HIV: hemophiliacs, homosexuals, heroin addicts and Haitians. The media scapegoated Haitians as being particularly susceptible to HIV/AIDS by virtue of their ethnicity. Until the CDC admitted their mistake in 1985, many Haitian Americans lost their jobs or became unemployable. This HIV mythology has long been scientifically debunked, but it didn’t prevent Donald Trump from stating that “Haitians all have AIDS” in June 2017.
The Immigrants Packing Your Butterball Turkey are Under Threat | Food Feature | Indy Week
Tomorrow, people throughout the United States will sit down at bountiful Thanksgiving tables to carve turkeys. Many of these turkeys were processed by Haitian laborers in Butterball factories in North Carolina. They are paid low wages for hard work so that American consumers can buy turkeys at ninety-nine cents a pound.
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