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"Haiti's Endless Struggle: From Corruption to Crisis"
world-history-politics2 years ago

"Haiti's Endless Struggle: From Corruption to Crisis"

Haiti's history of exploitation and corruption, including the US-orchestrated bank robbery in 1914, foreign intervention, and oppressive ruling elites, has led to its current state of anarchy and poverty. Despite once symbolizing the possibilities of human emancipation, Haiti now faces a complete rupture between its governing class and the governed, with power effectively held by foreign ambassadors and a parallel state of NGOs and private companies. The tragedy lies in the exclusion of the Haitian people from the governance of their own country, perpetuating a cycle of instability and suffering.

Navigating Corruption and Imperialism in Ukraine's Recovery
politics3 years ago

Navigating Corruption and Imperialism in Ukraine's Recovery

The "Ukraine Recovery Conference" held in London was an opportunity for NATO governments, banks, and corporations to further their predatory ambitions in Ukraine. The conference was in part dedicated to escalating the conflict, providing a platform for demands that Russia be made to pay reparations. The EU is making plans to use the €200 billion of frozen Russian reserves held on the continent for that purpose, with the UK, the US, and Canada holding similar discussions. The funds also come with the expectation that Ukraine will be opened for US and European businesses, leading to a wave of privatizations and slashing of labor laws and protections.