And the fact that Haiti was occupied for 19 years by the United States, from 1915 to 1934.
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In Haiti you had the Duvaliers for 29 years and they were very well supported by the United States.
I have been curious about Haiti for many years. The history of the country is as fascinating as it is turbulent.
Haiti was founded by African slaves who rose against their European masters, had a revolution, and created a new state. There is no other such event in Western history.
While Haiti has recently celebrated more than 200 years of independence from French colonial rule, the citizens of the island remain vulnerable to poverty, poor health, and political chaos.
Two hundred years ago, our precursors in Haiti struck a blow for freedom, which was heard around the world, and across centuries.
Haiti has changed a lot.
When I came in, Haiti was not governed by Haitians anymore. Probably mostly by NGOs. And that has done what to Haiti? It has weakened our institution.
You know, we do not want the militarization of Haiti. We do not see a Haitian as a protectorate where it relinquishes its own sovereignty.
It is the destiny of the people of Haiti to suffer.
There has not been one day since I left that I have not thought about Haiti.
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