Two centuries ago, Haitians revolted against their French masters and declared independence. But this freedom came at a price.
Tag: Haiti
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The Root of Haiti’s Misery: Reparations to Enslavers
In 1791, enslaved Haitians ousted the French and founded a nation. But France made generations of Haitians pay for their freedom. How much it cost them was a mystery, until now.
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Aristide Demanded French Pay Reparations to Haiti. He Ended Up in Exile.
A firebrand Haitian president tried to hold France to account for its years of exploitation. He soon found himself ousted from power.
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Invade Haiti, Wall Street Urged. The U.S. Obliged.
The long occupation of Haiti began with a drumbeat from the bank that became Citigroup, decades of diplomatic correspondence and other records show.