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Autonomy over Dependence: U.S. Halts Funding Haiti’s Election

By Sophie-Anne Baril (Research Associate at the Council on Hemispheric Affairs)

 

Following political turmoil due to fraudulent elections in Haiti, the U.S. government has decided to cease funding for the country’s upcoming 2016 presidential election. A blessing in disguise, this cessation of external funds could possibly fortify Haiti’s autonomy. In the past, Haiti’s autonomy has been weakened by foreign involvement in its internal matters. (…)

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