"Haiti's Decades of Turmoil: Unrest, Gang Power, and Foreign Influence"
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Haiti's recent crisis, marked by gang violence and a humanitarian emergency, is the latest in a long history of social and political upheaval. From the legacy of the Duvalier dictatorship to the devastating 2010 earthquake and the unresolved assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, Haiti has faced decades of turmoil. Prime Minister Ariel Henry's announcement of resignation amid escalating chaos underscores the country's precarious situation, with uncertainty looming over its future leadership and the growing influence of armed gangs.
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