[The Haitian Revolution of 1791 was the largest and most successful slave revolt, culminating in Haiti’s independence from France in 1804. However, to this day, the Caribbean nation continues to be subjugated to imperialists -- the United States and France in particular. From the ousting of the popular, democratically elected and anti-imperialist government of Jean-Bertrand... Continue Reading →
We Weep for Haiti: Cholera Rips Through Countryside
[A few weeks ago we discussed the dangers facing Haiti in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. We now find that Haitian society is in complete collapse. Foreign aid trickles in, people are so desperate they loot food right off the ships. In Haiti, having too much food puts you in danger even if you plan... Continue Reading →
Hurricane Matthew: Caribbean in the Cross-hairs!
[As Hurricane Matthew gains strength it is important to remember how these extreme weather events caused by global warming effect people from Third World nations. Many have expressed concern for Haiti in particular. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. It has been the victim of the most US military interventions in history.... Continue Reading →
Six years on, quake-devastated Haiti mourns its dead
[The reason the earthquake was so devastating to Haiti was the unfathomable poverty that exists there. That poverty can, in large part, be blamed on the long history of interference and repression of Haiti by the United States of America. -Uziel] Port-au-Prince (AFP) - Haitians paused Tuesday to mourn the 200,000 people killed six years... Continue Reading →
Hollande promises to pay ‘moral debt’ to former colony Haiti
[With a quick look at the history between these two countries, it is clear that France owes Haiti much more than just a "moral debt." -Uziel] PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande pledged to pay back a "moral debt" to Haiti during a visit on Tuesday to the impoverished Caribbean nation founded by former... Continue Reading →
UN says not enough people in Haiti eating enough
UN says not enough people in Haiti eating enough (AP) PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The United Nations says a growing number of Haitians are not getting enough to eat. The U.N. mission in the Caribbean nation of 10 million people said in a monthly bulletin Tuesday that a spike in malnutrition has been recorded in... Continue Reading →