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The situation in Haiti is dire with increasing kidnappings and homicides.
Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, is one of the top 3 most dangerous cities in the world due to high homicide rates.
The number of police officers leaving the force in Haiti is a concerning trend, with a significant shortage compared to the population size.

The graph comparing Haiti and the Dominican Republic's economic history is wrong.
The Maddison data source used for the graph has inconsistencies and should not be trusted.
Original data shows that Haiti was always poorer than the DR, debunking the viral graph's claim.

The migrant crisis with 30,000 Haitians in Texas is not just a recent issue, but has roots dating back over a decade and is influenced by U.S. immigration policies.
Haitians moved through South America to escape economic hardships and found opportunities in countries like Brazil and Chile.
A change in U.S. policy regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians in 2021 may have influenced the decision for many to seek entry into the US, leading to the large number at the border.

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Jovenel Moise's assassination in 2010 may have had roots in the political problems following the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.
Foreign intervention in Haiti's 2010 election led to reduced voter turnout in the 2015 election.
The intervention affecting voter participation in 2015 may have indirectly impacted Jovenel Moise's presidency and subsequent events.

What if Alexander Hamilton was Haitian and involved in designing Haiti's government?
Hamilton's idea to consolidate state debts and involve rich Americans created a financial incentive to support the new government.
Haiti's leader Alexandre Pétion aimed to give peasants 'skin in the game' but might have needed to target the elite for stability.