Consider This from NPR Haiti In Turmoil
Feb 11, 2023
Pamela White, former U.S. ambassador to Haiti, advocates for international intervention to restore stability and enable free elections amid Haiti's turmoil. She discusses the aftermath of President Jovenel Moïse's assassination and the chaos that ensued, with gangs now controlling vast areas. White emphasizes the urgency of addressing resource shortages and the complexities of U.S.-Haitian relations. With crucial insights about the need for corruption-free leadership, she highlights the importance of respecting Haiti's self-determination for a democratic future.
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Harrowing Reality in Haiti
- Gangs control Haitian cities, demanding ransoms up to $1 million.
- Megan Janetsky describes rampant kidnappings, rapes, and daily crossfire between gangs and police.
Gangs Filling Power Vacuum
- Haiti's ongoing political instability, traced back to President Moïse's 2021 assassination, fuels the current crisis.
- Gangs are now assuming government-like roles in many areas, controlling Haitians' daily lives.
Roots of U.S.-Haiti Tension
- Haiti's fraught relationship with the U.S. stems from its founding as an independent Black-led nation.
- The U.S. reacted to Haiti's successful slave revolt with a trade embargo under President Jefferson.