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US has awakened to situation on the ground
Haiti has a long standing relationship with Taiwan. They always vote for/with Taiwan in the UN- and are one of the 15 countries that are still firm supports for Taiwan - against China - There was a recent spat with the recall of an ambassador.. https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/3897143
So - I suppose the UN vote is what is in it for China
So - I suppose the UN vote is what is in it for China
In Haiti, French is reserved for those that can send their kids to expensive schools. The bulk of kids only learn Kreyol.
There’s no 20% of the population speaking French in Haiti. If any, a bit about 10% representing the economic realities of that failed state.
Been to Haiti far too many times and over the years. Nothing has changed there, ever.
Haitians have a name for those Haitians speaking French. A very derogatory one.
There are two worlds in Haiti. One for the French tuituitui and the other real one for the vast majority.
Haitians don’t pay mind to gov talk, more so because they had always put everything out in French. Majority of Haitians are not banked.
Don’t go to fancy shops. Don’t patronize ritzy restaurants.
And no, they don’t speak French.
Yes.. when there is nothing to gain but trouble..China will have little interest in Haiti.........
French is my first language, I did notice. Although i know a couple ones who do speak french very well here jn DR.
I passed on renting a house recently because the Haitian caretaker spoke 0 Spanish, and I could Not understand him. Felt bad but I need to be able to communicate.
It’s a reality of Haiti’s segregated education.
Those who can leave the country easier, tend to have a robust education background in French.
But the vast majority is locked into Kreyol by economic and social disparities.
Those who can leave the country easier, tend to have a robust education background in French.
But the vast majority is locked into Kreyol by economic and social disparities.
Since the actual Title of the Thread was about the US awakening to the situation on the ground in Haiti -
The US House of Representatives Foreign Relations Committee had a full committee hearing (available on U Tube)
the result of which was this letter to Secretary Blinken - signed by all members - Democrats and Republican alike.
The US House of Representatives Foreign Relations Committee had a full committee hearing (available on U Tube)
the result of which was this letter to Secretary Blinken - signed by all members - Democrats and Republican alike.
One of those sanctioned under the Magnistky act - Joseph Duplan - is a US citizen. https://home.treasury.gov/news/pres...oKIUwXw0YgIz4xFkQRiiVF33fvU6jkgil5fSE_LW3nbSQ
US extends temporary protected status for over 50,000 Haitians
The Biden administration, citing conditions in Haiti, is allowing eligible Haitian nationals in the U.S. to apply anew for temporary protected status.
www.csmonitor.com
Hmm...
Geopolitics.
They would love to own a piece of real estate on America's door step.
For those fluent in French - or political geeks - Here is plan offered by "NouPap" - a representative of which testified before the US House Committee on Foreign Affairs. https://aa8daa9e-9ecc-447e-819b-c81...d/e35c6a_14f7b883fdc1449ba4e401f3bacb9213.pdf
Yes - It was mentioned at the Foreign Affairs committee hearing that Haiti is one of only 17 nations that does not recognize China but only Taiwan. Representatives questioned the former ambassador, Pamela White, whether or not Haiti would maintain that? or be better off with China? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belt_and_Road_Initiative
This - I believe- is the announcement of a short wave /HAM operator out of Haiti - for any who have access
RE: the Haitians & French
?? Whether the French that is spoken by the Haitians in Haiti is a pure French???
?? Whether the opposition to the government opposition is organized??
?? Whether the Haitian Diaspora - both in Montreal & around the world - are not involved with the conditions in Haiti??
Those who are fluent in Spanish will find that they will be most likely to understand a great deal of this after listening for 7 minutes or so...
I suspect that there are more than a few here on this Board who have these 3 of the 6 official languages of the UN
Andre Michel - the attorney who appears at minute 22 - is an attorney long recognized in Haiti for his anti- corruption stance
For example - he filed this with the United Nations
For example - he filed this with the United Nations
It was after this report was issued in 2019 that the protests started
Notice at minute 34 - with the interview in Canada - of the CORE group - with no representatives from Haiti -
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