Destabilizing Haiti: The Aftermath of a U.S.-Backed Coup

The ongoing crisis in Haiti, marked by violence and political instability, is rooted in the 2004 U.S.-backed coup against the country's first democratically elected president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide. The current unelected Prime Minister Ariel Henry is facing calls for resignation amidst widespread unrest and armed groups. The U.S. military conducted an overnight mission to airlift nonessential staff out of Haiti, while Caribbean leaders have called for an emergency meeting to address the dire situation. The crisis is exacerbated by the involvement of paramilitary forces, former military and police officers, and the funding of armed groups by the Haitian oligarchy.