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116 - Haiti: Cauldron of the Caribbean

The Red Line

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Haiti's Economic Challenges and Historical Interventions

Exploring Haiti's history of economic struggles post-independence, including the impact of debts owed to France and the consequences of severe financial crises. The chapter delves into foreign interventions, such as the US occupation in 1915, shaping Haiti's governance and setting the stage for further instability. It also highlights the impact of economic reforms on Haiti's food market dynamics and the detrimental effects on local production and economic stability.

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