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Haiti is on the brink of collapse
The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere has been trapped for years in political and economic dysfunction, but many Haitians say the current crisis is worse than anything they’ve experienced.
Demonstrations began more than a year ago after the government of President Jovenel Moïse was accused of misappropriating billions of dollars meant for social development projects. At least 30 people have been killed since the protests intensified last month, according to the United Nations.
Background: Mr. Moïse, who has had the support of the U.S., took office in February 2017 after an election that was marred by delays and allegations of voter fraud.
Quotable: “There is no hope in this country,” said Stamène Molière, an unemployed secretary. “There’s no life anymore.”
From the NY Times.
The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere has been trapped for years in political and economic dysfunction, but many Haitians say the current crisis is worse than anything they’ve experienced.
Demonstrations began more than a year ago after the government of President Jovenel Moïse was accused of misappropriating billions of dollars meant for social development projects. At least 30 people have been killed since the protests intensified last month, according to the United Nations.
Background: Mr. Moïse, who has had the support of the U.S., took office in February 2017 after an election that was marred by delays and allegations of voter fraud.
Quotable: “There is no hope in this country,” said Stamène Molière, an unemployed secretary. “There’s no life anymore.”
From the NY Times.