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Off Leash with Erik Prince
Haiti's Descent into Chaos: Real-Life 'The Purge' Explained
Mar 12, 2024
The podcast discusses the chaos in Haiti, likened to 'The Purge', with gangs controlling the nation and strategic areas. It covers the US State Department's blockage of a fuel deal, the Biden administration's solution of contracting a security force from Kenya, and the PM's negotiation efforts being thwarted, leading to refuge in Puerto Rico. The episode explores the challenges of governance, missed opportunities for restoring order, controversies surrounding a proposed fuel deal, and the escalating crisis with potential US military intervention.
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- US State Department's actions, under Brian Nichols, have worsened Haiti's crisis by blocking necessary reforms.
- Haiti's descent into chaos with gang rule parallels the movie franchise 'The Purge.'
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Current Crisis in Haiti
Armed gangs have taken control of vital infrastructure in Haiti, including airports, police stations, and prisons. The country is in disarray, with a history of chaos and political instability. Gangs have seized power, leading to a situation described as 'The Purge', reminiscent of the movie series.
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