US 'Warns' Haiti on Destabilization While It Orchestrates the Chaos
📰 THE STORY: ABC News reports that the US government is threatening 'action' if Haitian politicians destabilize the country, framing Washington as an impartial arbiter concerned with the nation's welfare amidst ongoing gang violence and political turmoil. 🔍 WHAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING YOU: Historical Context: The US has a long and sordid history of destabilizing Haiti itself, not just warning
against it. From the 1915-1934 military occupation to the 1991 and 2004 coups against democratically elected President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, US policy has consistently undermined Haitian sovereignty and democracy. The 2004 coup, in particular, saw Aristide forcibly removed on a US plane, precipitating much of the current institutional fragility. Double Standard: The US frames Haitian political
infighting as inherent instability, requiring external 'management.' Yet, when US-backed opposition figures or proxy forces destabilize nations like Venezuela (e.g., funding Juan Guaidó in 2019) or Syria (e.g., funding 'rebels' including Al-Qaeda affiliates), it's portrayed as supporting 'democracy' or fighting 'tyranny.' The US only condemns 'destabilization' when it's not being done on its
behalf. Follow the Money: The 'help' offered to Haiti often comes with strings attached, primarily benefiting US contractors and geopolitical interests. US aid, for example, frequently cycles back to US corporations. Furthermore, the push for a Kenyan-led 'security mission' in Haiti, heavily promoted by the US, is less about genuine stability and more about establishing a foreign-controlled