"Empire's Laboratory": How 2004 U.S.-Backed Coup Destabilized Haiti & Led to Current Crisis

[@sharongaskell]

Thank you Amy and Jemima...finally the truth. As a Canadian in Haiti since 1998, cried in 2004 when Aristide was taken out. Prof. Pierre..it is so important that you continue to use your platform.

[@weareoneworldwide]

lord lord

[@gman946]

Check out Redacted News on this subject Europeans can't solve a Nations problems there's to much rich peoples interest involved which is selfish

[@amerepat2984]

I hate that the armed citizens being termed gangs? Gangs is derogotory term, was Jan 6 resistance in DC called gangs? Let Aitian rule themselves, leave Aitian IRIDIUM alone for US SPACE X program, restore their rice industry, stop the weather controlling(earthquakes). STOP HATING AITI!

[@amerepat2984]

Let Aiti be! Aitians are smart enough, long live the Jean Jacque Desaline spirit!

[@amerepat2984]

Excellent job Professor Pierre!

[@Punande]

Let Haitians rule themselves. After hearing this I feel I have a better understanding of why Haiti has been having trouble for so long . The USA needs to stop interfering in other countries .

[@Ggldoork]

China engineered this.

[@OssineyFrantzso]

What u mean when u said interfering. U mean stop send guns to Haiti. U don't watch the news.

[@lacinabakayoko4634]

Brainwashed, programmed, indoctrinated, mis- educated uninformed that's where some melanted people are today

[@youngsavagevevo5715]

​@@OssineyFrantzso he also means US need to stop being an hypocrite to haitian people... that shit need to stop now... otherwise they ll lose the worldleadership. Mark my word

[@pierlouis7325]

They not gang.they fighting for the people

[@cathyc1730]

The US needs to get out of the coup de’ etat business and take care of OUR business!

[@yu.3806]

If others don't provide or gagged up , we won't have all the good we have here

[@vickycameron-x8l]

here here. in every country that has this problem we see the US at the core of it. just look at Ukraine too.

[@louiswilliamterminator2887]

Yeah, but is it really 'The US' that wants that, or those that are controlling the US?

[@yu.3806]

@@louiswilliamterminator2887 who is controlling the US

[@Praisethesunson]

Capitalists ​@@yu.3806

[@lawron2]

These are the important voices we never get to hear from the mainstream media. Her heart is in it, and you can see it. Thanks, DN, for bringing her on.

[@KDSj195]

Guyanese here to support for Haiti for peace honest leadership . My tears for the suffering of the Haitian people, for I know your suffering as been long. I know peace blessings and prosperity will come and those who have been against your growth shall meet their faith Ase!

[@mariajuana9467]

Thank you SO so much for your strenght,God bless you guys and your country.Thank you,we are FIGHTING for that and by your words we Will be stronger fighting AGAINST all our ennemies who are fighting AGAINST us for years but WE now start and will never stop till WE get WHAT wè are looking for.Thank you WE love you guys thank you Guyana

[@jahmowelch2231]

😎Nice! a Welch family member, I agree💯 with you.I fell the same way about what's been going on with Hati for many years🤦🏾‍♂️🇨🇦

[@jodavis650]

❤😢

[@jodavis650]

I'm sorry this is happening..all that money you should have gotten for that country to make life good there..stolen and no one will address this..Hillary Clinton was in charge of that money also..she is a very evil woman whom ever does deals with her get unalived..😢😢

[@colibri2064]

Is clear they eagles people's in United Nation's and others narc terrorist system want to do a bridge drugs Haití to Puerto and them to U.S and Canada and Europe too. Haití need urgent The Lord Yahweh Jesús help. We stay in praying.

[@GordonKhan-e7k]

African don't Go to Haiti to fight your brother and sister.... Haitians people have the right to choose the own president

[@abdouj7116]

Africans are not fighting! Ruto is poppet he has no experience.

[@matthewgreene1823]

Not like Africans could fight anyways look at that prisoner they let escape from their jail. Smh 🤦‍♂️ How t.f you gonna fight for Haiti when you can’t even keep one prisoner locked up in your own damn country! 🤦‍♂️

[@dy6682]

Many of you feel that Haiti can act independently of America. Not so , mighty America will decide Haiti’s political destiny .

[@clifforddurbin5168]

Brother It's international community.

[@mackensonnthelusma7460]

Thanks for that because all the little boy you see with guns they’re not gangs , USA and corrupt politicians, the oligachy bring guns and weapons to them and they have no choice cuz there’s no opportunity for them no food no school and now they turn all the guns against them

[@Kobe1993]

She’s very emotional while telling the truth ❤ thank you 🙏🏾 Pierre

[@solochica81]

Yeah cause it’s our people suffering

[@cherrivalentine]

She is probably a decent human being

[@amberlight5830]

جس پر بیتی ہے اسے ہی تکلیف کا احساس ہوتا ہے۔

[@TianasFrog973]

I am also emotionally bothered by this

[@mariemegie6225]

I’m so proud of you Jemima Pierre Thank you so much. The US is responsible for everything that has happened to Haiti and they’re trying to choose our president again

[@marcelyjean-pierre4869]

Thank you Professor Pierre and Democracy Now for being one of the few outlets telling the truth about what's going on in Haiti 🇭🇹

[@amberlight5830]

They USA did the same to Pakistan by removing out popular elected government when they said no to some of USA demands of total slavery and our country is badly suffering near a collapse like Haiti by using their puppet's inside or maybe one step before what's going on in Haiti.

[@DABK2024]

Never a shortage of smooth brains at dEmOcRaCy nOw?

[@dy6682]

The reality of the Caribbean is this : Mighty America can destabilize any of us if we step out of line . Like it or not . The flow of weapons from Florida to Haiti is a big problem.

[@donnaclarke8595]

WE ARE NOT DEMOCRACY. EDUCATION IS KEY. OUR LAWS ARE NOT MAJORITY RULES..WE ARE CONSTITUTIONAL REPUBLIC, WE LIVE BY CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS. SAY THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. STUPID PEOPLE GET STUPID PRIZES

[@yardixte00]

I as an Haitian woman is very proud of the interview with the Professeur Jemima Pierre for her analysis.

[@SilFord-o9f]

Haitian woman, where do you live? Where do you work? What money do you spend? Haitian woman?...

[@yardixte00]

@@SilFord-o9f???????

[@hugoschkiglitz]

Haiti is an imperialist playground in large part because France still holds grudges over the fact that Haiti gave them their first defeat during the slave trade era. This defeat of their most prided general Napoleon Bonaparte marked the beginning of a succession of defeats they would suffer as a result of losing a major part of their economic power (Haiti). They made Haiti pay them everything Haiti produced in order for them to recognize Haitian independence, which started the nation on an economic back foot, but that didn’t prove to be enough. This is purely my belief, but France (and by de facto, the U.S.) set out to make an example of Haiti to deter other nations from wanting to do the same, but it was too late. At this point it’s just grudge. The weapons in the hands of Haitian gangs are not ones they produced or captured; they are funded and provided on purpose TO further devolve the country into chaos and civil unrest. To prove that they cannot self-govern, and justify future occupation. Future occupation gives imperialists control of any future for the (so-called) independent nation, and free range to exploit its resources unchallenged.

[@brega6286]

No colonialism which was what they wanted. But....that can be like letting toddlers run your household. Leaves things open for others to swoop in and gain control. Then your own people get carried away with corruption. Hillary C. had no damn business messing with Haiti.

[@yannickille4049]

😂you lie. France has nothing to do with the US actions😅😅😅😅😅

[@kasulebriankalule2129]

You’ve put the analysis so well.

[@hugoschkiglitz]

@@kasulebriankalule2129 thank you!

[@queennefertari5180]

So eloquently articulated with facts and truths. I 100% agree👏

[@jenpr1246]

Dr. Pierre, thank you for your well-thought-out account of this situation. You truly represent the Haitian people well and with integrity. Amy, thank you for supporting these discussions on your platform...we are grateful.

[@menudobucket9837]

“Meanwhile, it’s the poor people on the ground who are suffering.” Isn’t that the way it always is? The rich never suffer.

[@andreasbpunkt]

"The French Revolution" left the comment section......

[@menudobucket9837]

@@andreasbpunkt~ .. on its way to eat the rich..

[@Cmizz1]

Not yet, but they don't know of or believe God's promises. They will be brought to their knees.

[@Klonen75]

The russian revolution left the chat.

[@matthewgreene1823]

@@Klonen75Russians never leave and go away that’s the problem. They always think they’re the important ones. 🥱

[@vickycameron-x8l]

Always the US at the core of these hells.

[@yu.3806]

Who did you think .

[@prettygirl53987]

Don't worry the U S time will come.

[@jocksharerock7318]

@@prettygirl53987I once knew an unhappy woman that looked forward to earthquakes and destruction of lives of those that seemed comfortable. You seem similarly productive

[@paddy654]

@@prettygirl53987soon I hope

[@paddy654]

Yeh all over the world unpunished 😢😢😢😢

[@christianhume7618]

Jemima Pierre is speaking the THINGS!!!!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@T-wi3mq1jw6h]

Absolutely! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@YxYzYx]

Justice for Aisha 🇮🇱

[@kurokaizen1889]

​@@YxYzYxJustice for HAITI

[@AloeAntinousAquila55]

🌹✨🙌🏾

[@MarioLLambertII]

So informative, comprehensive and helpful. I'm a proud Haitian American...I am hopeful that Haiti 🇭🇹 will have a true election, and get true support with the goals of the Haitian people.

[@1jh963]

You sleep with the predator

[@Anpu1804]

Haytian american are playing a good part in our deliverance , Hayti will be free

[@BreakingChains365]

@@1jh963hush puppy

[@jordanharpo]

💔I am so disenchanted by the US. How could our government do this to humanity?

[@ernstthalmann4306]

Money and power

[@curiosityredpill7030]

They been doing that for centuries with all the other world powers

[@malkahbatyisrael290]

Amerikkka was founded on BLOOD! Selah.

[@neferbey9902]

That's what they do.

[@prettygirl53987]

Haitians are not disenchanted because I saw them jumping up on Florida street for Biden and Kamala. Haitians always knew what America did to them but they are flocking to America like hungry people.

[@berlinobienaime9332]

Jamina did a good job explaining the facts. Thank you for representing us. Our fè fyète fanmi ou.

[@civirebel]

No one is free, until everyone is free. 🖖❤

[@Elstackobenbey5]

Facts

[@hoodatdondar2664]

Wrong. I’m free.Russians are not.

[@bear8703]

Well sadly that’s not how the world works

[@shockcat5988]

And don’t assume people will want to live in a society of equals with you after they have just violently overthrown you, just ask the 4000 Frenchman, who suffered a horrific fate for that delusion.😔

[@trappinout18]

Just words with no tenable plan. Keep smokin blunts buddy.

[@zeusfloreus]

Very articulate and passionate with engaging storytelling. Wow!!!. Her students are so fortunate to have her!

[@DoctorOsagie]

🫶🏼

[@georgehofgren6123]

THOUSANDS more trapped Children went to bed starving while she parroted her bs and you gulped it down. You're nasty, you don't care about Children... watching this YadaYada BS while martial law and food aid were required Months ago ~

[@I.Stevens]

My heart goes out to the Haitian people, it’s seems like Haiti is a free for all for all other nation to come and abuse. Why are so many countries bullying Haiti. My Lord, why can’t Haitian rule themselves. This people have been through so much, how much can one people endure, my God.

[@brega6286]

Excuse please...the people are back a few too many generations of dumbed down. Let them learn and grow without more Band-Aid assistance.

[@punothebear]

Does anyone remember Papa Doc Duvalier and the ton ton macout? Stop blaming others and be responsible for yourselves. When things settle down Haiti will be begging for money from the United States.

[@SuperDuperson-v9k]

​@@punothebearYou sound like a US state department goon

[@SarahBourne-w2b]

The rare mineral that is found there

[@charliel4103]

From the time of Columbus to now, all nations have come against Hayti, even those that wouldn't even exist were it not for the Haytian people. We, as Haytians, need to stop being so hospitable and take a page from the Sentinelese. Close all borders, close all embassies and expel all diplomats. They are the problem with their neoliberal policies and boomerang aid money. Haytians have already made a choice. Leave us alone.

[@scricketball]

Trini supporting a brighter future for Haiti 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@firingallcylinders2949]

Been waiting centuries lol

[@OmEvul1415]

Haiti doesn't need any support.

[@RobertoJEan-ys1im]

Thing k

[@ameliejulien5445]

Trini has their own problem

[@scricketball]

Isn't it sad that some black people are triggered when they hear a CARICOM national offering support for Haiti? Wow... Go deal with your fragile egos, okay? I do whatever the hell I want.

[@INvalidSYNapse]

This is a huge infodump. Thank you, Prof. Pierre!

[@charlesag3244]

Finally! A real report\analysis of whats been going on in Haiti!!

[@markd.holloman5187]

The best informational news channel on YT. Thank you for your continued insightful work.

[@SimplySweetUniverse]

Thank you for being upstanding enough to cover the truth. You guys are a true blessing

[@mikeroy9316]

Not that I'm a big fan of NPR - but I must admit that was one hell of an in depth interview - I deeply touched by the professor, smart smart gal.

[@davitperez6966]

Down with imperialism

[@marieromain1076]

You said it before me.....

[@dandyjandon4231]

if it was real imperialism this would not happen stop with the nonsense. This is government/police not able to protect it's citizens. When the gangs are eating , graping and killing women and kids it's not about fighting imperialism they are doing this to they own people. Imperialism by definition is not singular to one country, many countries expand and use military to take control of area's. But are they instilling a democratic government or a dictatorship? Depending on what resources are here if USA and united nations pulls out here other countries will come here to establish control. For the most part here the government/police have failed it's citizens' here when you have gangs brutalizing citizens it's not a revolution or fight against imperialism these are gangs are attacking haitians. They are not attacking the us embassy nor have they been able to overcome it.

[@joelolwertz5894]

Ironically, they all want to come.tonthe evil Empire.

[@IAMJUDAH707]

@@joelolwertz5894No they don’t. They are forced to come due to instability fomented by the US and other imperialist countries.

[@hygory8576]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🌑🌃🎷Nawll 🆙 ⬆️ With Em/TheBlackMexicans 🇭🇹🖤🍊

[@mariarod6998]

Haitian have the right to speak what it wants not foreign countries

[@hoodatdondar2664]

Let us hope they choose to speak intelligibly. And that you learn from them.

[@Ggldoork]

China engineered this.

[@Leviathan762-zh4lq]

We have a right to ignore them

[@juanito5418]

@@hoodatdondar2664 ???

[@jsnmad]

4:03 I'm sorry maam but you have to go back past that to Elections in 2000 and then beyond that and beyond that. The country has had a history of coups and assassinations of leaders by their own people. Can't blame US all the time. The people must take responsibility for their actions.

[@drunkdrftr]

Cuba libre! End the embargo and haitian meddling

[@juanpablosaenz9037]

End the communist Regime in Cuba and allow free elections and free Enterprise in the Island. As for Haiti...may God have mercy on them.

[@Nogoodalvarez]

Guatemala, Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia, Mexico, Honduras, Suriname and the United States are corrupt countries with human rights abuses with potential political violence, police brutality and war crimes in the Americas.

[@joelolwertz5894]

How about Cuba ends th dictartorship once and for all and joins the free world?

[@susanb6641]

What free world? The Electoral College selects your presidents after their campaigns have been funded by big money in return for their promise that serve them while in office. Free your world first by amending the electoral college and private (rather than government) funding of elections campaigns so that you would then indeed be free. Then you can tell others to join the " Free World". ​@@joelolwertz5894

[@tonypayton1981]

​@@joelolwertz5894 you can not go around the world trying to tell people that not being like that west is savagery the west are the savages.

[@b-rainwash410]

I hope she is well protected by her people.

[@mariarod6998]

We bn love ❤️ her she’s our voice

[@synoviaridley3229]

“If we do not stand for something, we will fall for anything.”

[@odesanatoya1423]

🌎‼️👍🏾Ms.JEMIMA PIERRE is Very well prepared. Very comprehensive information. Full rounded conversation. Ten times better than CNN or BBC OR MSNBC etal reports . Great work by Democracy NOW👍🏾 ‼️

[@cherrivalentine]

You do realize that if you were waiting for CNN, MSNBC or any Amerikkkan or British white news outlet to tell any truth about Haiti you will be waiting forever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@44NARG1]

True

[@jeffreyjules8423]

You know well.CNN MSN have trouble telling the biass fake news. They hide tre true they know exactly USA main responsible for the trouble Haiti 🇭🇹

[@cherrivalentine]

Like I commented before because she probably is a good human being that is obviously very educated and very well informed.

[@hoffman408]

Anything is better than CNN BBC or MSNBC.

[@kefabenysraal7687]

The USA, France and the UK have never forgiven the Haitians for setting up the first post slave Republic in the Americas. The poor nation has endured hell from these countries since then. Now it is all about the very valuable mineral and oil resources which the foreigner want!

[@jayj.6146]

Thank you Democracy Now and Jemima Pierre for covering the crisis in Haiti. I’ve been trying to understand what’s going on, and other news sources only mentioned gangs taking over with no explanation as to how it got to this point.

[@markcarter6333]

The facts is out for those who don't know. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@Messiah-vi9mk]

Nobody need’s to know your nationality

[@markcarter6333]

@@Messiah-vi9mk🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 Freedom of the oppressed need to know who is with them. And we stand by what we stand for. The flag and the music speaks for the people. And you will always hear the music and see the flag wherever oppression exist. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@Messiah-vi9mk]

@@markcarter6333 Nonsense!

[@markcarter6333]

@@Messiah-vi9mk I know. If it was the batti flag mi put up you would be cartwheeling with joy. Well, that is the life flag.

[@Messiah-vi9mk]

@@markcarter6333 Excuse me I thought dat was the batti flag u put up!!🇯🇲=🏳️‍🌈

[@nigeluno]

Jemima is much more informative than the previous woman on this topic

[@brunoantony9257]

Aunt Jemima?

[@brentoniverson1020]

​@@brunoantony9257 No

[@greenvelvet]

I have no idea who you're talking about.

[@cheesyfeymuss]

@@brunoantony9257 racist never miss a chance

[@matthewgreene1823]

@@brunoantony9257that wasn’t a bad syrup , very bad on teeth though 😅

[@munyathedreamer]

The problems in Haiti started the very first day it was formed. France taxed it with reparations that rendered the Haitian government moneyless. Haiti would then get loans from the same France at exorbitant interest, meaning an endless cycle of the former colonizer benefiting from its erstwhile resource rich colony. As if that is not enough, natural disasters haven't been kind to the country. Add the west imperial tendencies, you get a banana republic. Politicians using gangs to prop up and sustain their eligitimate governments and America creating chaos so they can install their favourites. Let Haitians choose their future and let the only intervention be monetary. Viva la Haiti

[@hoodatdondar2664]

America did not create the chaos, but you have some interesting points. However, the us only wants a stable neighbor. I would point out that other countries had this same loan experience, and did not turn into complete holes. There must be some other reason. Bit leave Haiti alone, by all means. And encourage its people to stay home. Or snywY realize, they are not coming here, to the us.

[@marksherman1887]

The truth! Thank you. I am amazed by the number of misinformed comments made on this thread.

[@sandal_thong8631]

@@hoodatdondar2664 I think America DID impose sanctions against Haiti after its independence because they didn't want word of a slave revolt to inspire freedom in the states. Someone said there's been no reparations for slavery, only for the property losses of slave-holders. But knowing all this doesn't get us very far going forward any more than what happened in 2004 or 1991. Better to focus on what's been going on since 2021.

[@jaydon7956]

@@hoodatdondar2664please do your research before speaking. When Haiti took it independence from France tge French with the help of the US place a trade embargo in Haiti so it wouldn’t develop, the US refused to acknowledge Haiti as a independent state because if they did that would’ve caused blacks in America to revolt and do the same thing the Haitian did to the French, the US invade Haiti and stole all the money in its bank and took that and gold back to the US so did Canada. The CIA had the last president killed because he was going to get help from Russia.

[@LuviaBernard-lf6zb]

Stop picking up corrupt politicians for us that's right the problem will never end

[@jonestelmond6177]

Thank you sister for educating the ignorant regarding the situation in Haiti.🙏🏽❤️‍🔥 The attitude of United States toward Haiti is wrong! We🇭🇹 have to change that crazy mentality toward our people.

[@masquarra]

America is always a common denominator in these issues

[@robertluvisia]

They stick their nose everywhere and most of these countries remain destabilised for years.

[@duelde-consulting6403]

Since the nineteen forties.

[@taylor3950]

USA Minding Our Own Business: Impossible Challenge

[@mikepearson9983]

Black voodoo cannibals

[@mikepearson9983]

Professor hahahahaha wtf? What a sick joke.

[@naziirani2773]

I hope Haitians can restore their democracy.

[@gregoryjones5763]

They will create democracy when (and only when) they remove the colonial / imperialist forces that interfere with and prevent self-governance.

[@jaepesci1685]

They're not gang members they're resistance fighters

[@contentmatch]

AMENNNNNN

[@wayneanthony1089]

That's how the West/Imperialists do it.... either you are TERRORIST or GANGSTER!

[@Elstackobenbey5]

Or Terrorist...!?!?

[@Praisethesunson]

@@Elstackobenbey5 Terrorist is for brown people. Gang member is for black people.

[@jaepesci1685]

@@Elstackobenbey5 I for that too, they're not terroist they're resistance fighters. They want to end the unelected prime minister zionism occupation

[@brianbradshaw9131]

I was part of Operation Sharp Edge in 1990. We evacuated the embassy in Monrovia Liberia. The aggressors were also backed by the US government.

[@liseagnant4161]

Dear Jemima, how old were you when Aristide left in 2004? Genuine question. I am 43, I was 6 years old when the population shook the country to get rid of Jean Claude Duvalier and I remember a lot of it to this day. Ever since this event, it was coup d’etat after coup d’etat roughly from 1986 to 1991 when Aristide was democratically elected. The Aristide who left after his 1st coup d’etat is not the one who returned with Bill Clinton. It is disingenuous of you to tell the world that the armed gangs are controlled by the elites and bourgeoisie when you must know that it was Aristide who started it. Haiti has been in free fall ever since his return to power, he had his goons, his “chimeres lavalas” to silence the opposition and silence the youth in universities, he had his “ rat pa kaka” in every street corners and neighborhoods terrorizing the population. I don’t think you ever had to reply some stupid insane slogan to be granted passage to your street. Do not paint Aristide like he was some saint, and please stop blaming the world for our shortcomings. Politics are dirty for sure, but the level of corruption in Haiti is on Haitians! Not Americans, Canadians, Brazilians etc…We need to take responsibility for Once. I applaud your research, you need to go further back to give you a full picture.

[@alexguerra5741]

I'm 53 and I agree 100% with your opinion and assessment... Not sure why Ms Jemima is being intentionally ignorant about history or why she was not questioned about it... Mercí!

[@airmat9]

@liseagnant4161 How further back do we need to go? You say Aristide began the practice of arming ‘groups of young men’. Assuming that is true, how is it disingenuous to say they came under the control of elites/the bourgeoisie? What did professor Pierre say that painted Aristide as a saint? What’s puzzles me most is how you applaud Jemima’s research and at the same time disagree with her conclusions that outside powers are majorly responsible for the conditions of Haiti today, that you appear to have lived through?

[@airmat9]

@@alexguerra5741 What history is she intentionally ignorant about?

[@alexguerra5741]

The history that didn't 'selectively' end before 2004.@@airmat9

[@hernsolouis4127]

Prof Jemima🙏🏽, Very Well contextualized on the facts which bringing Haiti to that destabilization.

[@DoctorOsagie]

🫶🏼

[@jamesmurphy9426]

Start calling Gangs Rebels against the Global Financial Oligarchy

[@Elstackobenbey5]

Very interesting

[@Nogoodalvarez]

Guatemala, Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia, Mexico, Honduras, Suriname and the United States are corrupt countries with human rights abuses with potential political violence, police brutality and war crimes in the Americas.

[@d.c2912]

Well spoken Sista, you spoke in full knowledge and facts about the issue

[@bwj999]

The US destbilizes, then any US enemy enters the scene to help, then the US claims imperialist attempts and goes to war. Why not just give Haiti most favored tax status and let them prosper?

[@SmileyBilliards]

The truth!!! This is happening worldwide.

[@Elstackobenbey5]

Facts

[@jb2736]

​@@Elstackobenbey5This is why countries all over the world is joining BRICS 🤔🤨

[@Elstackobenbey5]

@@jb2736 The potential impact of a new BRICS currency on the US dollar remains uncertain, with experts debating its potential to challenge the dollar's dominance. However, if a new BRICS currency was to stabilize against the dollar, it could weaken the power of US sanctions, leading to a further decline in the dollar's value.

[@sunset6958]

@@jb2736 Yuuuup. A lot of the world will be playing this too, as soon as they drop the dollar like a hot potato Liam Gallagher - Shockwave but yea, their creating their own financial system to avoid sanctions and cut off their need to transact in the US dollar and meddling with foreign governments and constantly being involved in almost every armed conflict on earth led us here. As much as the news tries to play it off like its not a threat i cant help but laugh wondering how they're gonna get themselves out of this one. They messed up BIG time with Russia. Our gov used our tax dollars, made a fool of themselves, and now they don't know what to do anymore since they cant just use the CIA to kill all leaders who try to get off the dollar like we usually do. They spent too long sticking their hands in the cookie jar and we (the American people, and our government) gonna suffer for it. Seeing my parents country get torn like this though, its hard for me to garner any sympathy. They had this coming for a long time. Only thing to do now is find Jesus

[@SharonCarbine]

Professor Jemima Pierre's expose re Haiti since 2004 was stunning and excellent! Thank you, Doctor and Amy!!!

[@sandal_thong8631]

Bitterness over what happened 20 years ago is blinding her to distinguish between right and wrong on the streets of Haiti, and the international response today.

[@MyLoganTreks]

Incredible Journalism of your coverage over the years Democracy Now, Jemima Pierre thank you for being a voice of the Haitian people. This is a human rights tragedy of how powerful politicians have shaped the direction of the country. Hopefully Jemima Pierre will be part of the united nations role in helping stabilize the country.

[@juanpablosaenz9037]

The Useless Nations...excuse me...The United Nations... they don't care about Haiti...nobody does... except for collecting money that will never make it to the people in the island nation.

[@mikepearson9983]

Leech off the west

[@myrnadouglas2893]

I find it strange Haitians dont want US or other country to tell them what to do...but they want to come to Jamaica for help, run to USA for refuge and need other assistance from the rest of the world. I dont agree for Jamaica to accept them...let all Haitians stay in Haiti and fix their own business in their own country! Or are they incapable of leading themselves? I think its time to stop feeling sorry for Haitians and let them begin to feel sorry for themselves and fix their own business.

[@Charlotte-po7he]

The United Nation is responsible for the conditions in Haiti.

[@tisaac3590]

The “health system” is not nearing collapse…there hasn’t been a functioning health system is Haiti for years, if not decades now. So, what the hell do they mean by “it’s nearing collapse” anyway?

[@ZonaCero-lo4il]

and the Dominican hospitals full of Haitian illegals. The majority of births in Dominican hospitals are of Haitians who cross illegally to give birth. I don't know why they have so many children with that situation they have in their country

[@osf4604]

I love Haiti 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@dy6682]

Good but remember all the weapons flowing into Jamaica from Haiti causing issues across the Jamaican landscape . A stable Haiti is good for all of us , for sure . Respect

[@SquallRanger]

@jemimapierre Jemima Pierre, thank you. You said everything. This is how it begins... back in 2004

[@hyacinthjarrett8637]

Settle down Haiti. Like it or not you may find yourselves and country surrounded by external forces Military Base planted there. It's time to call halt.

[@Yves-b8m]

Us gouvernement seems to have an obsession with Haiti 🇭🇹 The love the country,yet they hate the people because of the color of their skin

[@GraceDavid-x4b]

This is why America the colonizer is headed into free fall--KARMA!

[@tisaac3590]

What the colonial powers (especially the U.S) have done to Haiti within the last 3 decades goes beyond being “inhumane” and it’s rather WICKED, sadistic and heartless. Those international leaders need to realize that we have now entered a different cosmic era…this is a time for justice and transformation and karma does exist. They not only have the world to answer to, but they also have their own countries as well as their own families, to answer for. They will reap what they have sown in Haiti, no matter what!

[@geraldminguez4916]

America needs to worry about America

[@susanb6641]

America is not paid to worry about America. It is paid to worry about the oligarchs.

[@Durga-ct2eb]

Indeed - US government worry about yourself - clean up the USA internal mess that you’ve made!

[@sunset6958]

[zoom call] hmmmm. nah, unfortunately we're too busy sending "aid" to further destabilize foreign governments. brb, gotta make sure we trace tax the hell out of our citizens while not letting them choose where their tax dollar goes. Would you like to invest in a tent?

[@AyitiGoddess]

Haiti must be free 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹

[@vadimkondratiev7214]

it has been free for 200 years, and you see the result 😂

[@no.1spidey-fan182]

​@@vadimkondratiev7214 ....If they were "free" then why tf are they in debt thanks to the US and French!? Its funny how FVCKED up EVERY caribbean country associated with the US is...I wonder why that is🤔

[@Fallon922]

@@vadimkondratiev7214America caused it

[@Anpu1804]

@@vadimkondratiev7214no listen though , the usa are still meddling in our business , in our internal politics…they planned coups , assassinate good leaders , armed the young kids ? Is this supposedly be democracy or human rights ?

[@nwadi6408]

Dr. Pierre is always on point. Thank you, sister. African American woman here in solidarity with Haiti.

[@glasscut4880]

Let the french speaking countries of Africa take the Haitians in/back and give Haiti back to DR

[@Mangoguy55]

We are need peace and Haiti . Thank you.

[@DoctorOsagie]

🫶🏼

[@SimeonTurney-i5z]

Caribbean leaders should not bring in the USA and Canada and the french Caribbean countries armies can deal with this u need stay out of Haiti simple

[@yu.3806]

They can't. What about the resources there? How you think you are living well here

[@liline7238]

You know everytime i go to a us news reporting they keep talking abt intervention intervention they ignored the fact its their intervention that keep bringing us down,and what we asks for is let us decide what we want for our country and they should stop intervene.

[@nivisalba]

​@@yu.3806we have enough resources here trust me. There is a diplomatic way to do business no need for murder and coups

[@whatthebeepvideos]

​@@nivisalbathere's a diplomatic way to do business until the president nationalizes unused, foreign owned, land.

[@Nogoodalvarez]

Cuba 🇨🇺 and Haití 🇭🇹 are worst countries in the Caribbean

[@nobody687]

They will never stand on their own as long as they play the victim and never take responsibility for their own failures.

[@sonsonpicov7644]

Thanks Jemina! I like how you describe the situation in Haiti

[@Believe_on_the_LordJESUSChrist]

Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS. LOVE one another. Hopefully, From now on, hopefully many, many, many more people will finally believe the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and finally be saved and have everlasting life. Amen. Love.

[@Alexa-ud6qm]

Thank you for finally having a member of Black Alliance for Peace on your show to represent black freedom voices.

[@cherylsibson2529]

Canada should provide food and services for those who want to remain, and transport who want safely out of Haiti leave it to Haiti to solve it, let them figure out voting in 6 months, it's their country.

[@allanross873]

Why? I have nothing to do with this. Why don't we provide food and services to our own people first?

[@marksherman1887]

@@allanross873because we had a hand in creating this mess. History is your friend. Try learning it.

[@Fallon922]

@@allanross873you’re a dunce

[@allanross873]

@@marksherman1887 It was a mess before Canada was a country.

[@Anpu1804]

Let Hayti choose their own leaders! They know whom they want . They’re sovereign since 1804

[@anttiheiskala4660]

So the US did the same thing in Haiti as they are doing all over the world. Does the US really think this is going to end up well for it when already now the rest of the world outside the US hegemony is getting ahead of it in economical power, not to talk about both natural - and human resources? China alone will pull ahead soon enough.

[@Joenathan-jf3uj]

I'm just listening and learning. I pray for Haiti and it's people. I would love to see Haiti become stable in my lifetime. So many thoughts run through my mind. I wish I could say more about the situation but I don't know enough to speak on it but I agree with the person who commented on the common denominator. The same thing is happening worldwide just on a different scale. It's so hard to find a fair leader who is not greedy or is it that internal and external pressure makes for no solution. I always wanted to visit Haiti but I've only seen video of the nation. If my country can spend millions and billions of dollars on war and foreign policies why can't we come up with an agreement to invest in the Haitian people and economy. I can't say whether it's Haitian policies or our policies that are not lining up. I would just love to see peace and harmony everywhere but then I think if there's no war now there will be a bigger one later. Now I'm beginning to understand why our days are numbered. Life comes at you fast. I suppose that a conversation or debate is out of the question. How do adversaries come to an agreement?

[@sandal_thong8631]

_Defeating Dictators_ by Dr. George Ayittey has something to say. First you need "intellectual freedom" which means a free press so the public and intellectuals can discuss problems and their solutions. Then you need an independent electoral commission so there can be free and fair elections. Then an independent judiciary and so on with one reform encouraging more of the same.

[@blaisefelix5602]

I just can’t believe my ears ether Dr Pierre is blind or death or choosing to ignore reality and making theses statements partly true but with some agenda behind; when you ignore all the wrongs that Aristide has done to the country and call Guy Philippe a traitor to Haiti? You need to question yourself and see which side you really are 🤷🏽

[@Joenathan-jf3uj]

@@sandal_thong8631 I like that suggestion and with that being said all of the independent observers would have to remain unbiased/neutral then their policies/solutions would have to be accepted. I'll bet that is easier said than done. Sometimes sacrifices have to be made for the good of all. Hopefully no one will oppose and I'm out on a limb for that idea/thought.

[@Joenathan-jf3uj]

@@blaisefelix5602 I don't know anything about the details and that's why I won't make a choice. I just wish whoever becomes the leader will treat all the citizens of Haiti right whether they are rich or poor. I do pray for the ones who suffer the most. I just pray that God will heal Haiti. I wish peace and prosperity for every Haitian child, just a different Haiti than the one I'm seeing on the news these days. God bless Haiti.

[@craigfowler8297]

Stand strong my brothers and sisters in Haiti 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 💪🏾💪🏾🌍💪🏾💪🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💯💯💯💯, this country is a symbol for freedom and liberation 💪🏾💪🏾🌍💪🏾💪🏾❤️❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💯💯💯💯

[@Johnged15]

Thank you, Dr. Jemima Pierre, for clearing some things up for us.

[@rockdania1804]

One thing to remember is that from 1993 untill today,USA organised 9 missions that cost more than 15B USD in security but Haiti 🇭🇹 getting worst. So,USA don't have solutions and they know that but they need the Haitian's unexploited resources.

[@wayneanderson6370]

Most countries fight for their freedom. Haitions just have to fight too. They have the right to fight.

[@BobSpiffy1]

Haiti has been in a state of emergency for several decades. I have friends from there who escaped from the corruption during different periods. The biggest question is why is the D.R. flourishing on the same island. Yes, the U.S. State Department has a history of inserting itself into foreign affairs. I have been to a couple of those events in Africa. BUT, the local power structure is wasting or stealing resources.

[@kendallxberry2230]

That’s what I’m saying! Hold the Haitian political/ government elites responsible as well! They are corrupted and they have been stealing money meant for Haiti’s development FOR YEARS!! The Petrocaribe scandal was one of them and there’s several more!

[@Jj-jg6pw]

For several decades the US has been involved in the destabilization of Haiti. The question should be why didn't the US destabalize D.R.? Second the local power structure is set up by the US. So you can blame them for that too. The oligarchs control the resources of Haiti. And the oligarchs aren't Haitian. No when are you going to admit that the US interference is the reason for this. Haitians aren't naturally violent and oppressive. They are hard working and industrious.

[@jaydon7956]

@@Jj-jg6pwcause the DR is controlled by Spain Haiti, Cuba and Venezuela are the only countries on this side of the world that killed their slaves masters and took freedom and have never looked back notice how they are also the poorest because the former master hate them because if not for them everyone would still be in chains

[@polyglosystic.]

DR flourishing can easily be explained. France still has 3 colonies in the Caribbean that closely share the same ethnic, languages and cultural heritage with Haiti, if Haiti becomes successful, that would encourage these colonies to get rid of France and probably form a confederation with Haiti. France wants Haiti to be in the state it currently is. The US wants Haiti to be in the state in currently is, since the US never really forgives Haiti for forcing them to put an end to the old form of slavery and colonialism.

[@Oneil-TV]

I said the same thing. How can you have police and soldiers in the war and talk about gangs. And people acting like this happened out of thin air.

[@mandarkastronomonov2962]

Fantastic interview. Very informative. I will be looking up more talks by Jemima Pierre.

[@sandal_thong8631]

I've heard enough from her on this piece and Tuesday's. Get someone else with a different point of view and real solution for Haiti besides anarchy and anti-Western anti-foreign sentiment.

[@LuviaBernard-lf6zb]

Viv President Guy Phillippe Viv BSAP viv Haiti diaspora unite Haitian says no stop picking up for us

[@asistenkebumen_kicau]

Jemima Pierre is speaking the THINGS!!! These are the important voices we never get to hear from the mainstream media. Her heart is in it, and you can see it. Thanks, DN, for bringing her on.

[@afrikakashe8552]

Why is Haiti so important to America and it’s allies?

[@solochica81]

Because we have natural resources and minerals under the land that they want. DR is one of the biggest exporters of Gold in the western hemisphere… we share an island.

[@NegresseFrancoise]

USA IS INTERESTED IN THE NATURAL RESOURCES SUCH AS URANIUM, GOLDMINES, PETROL ETC….. THEY WANT TO OCCUPY THE WHOLE COUNTRY, WHILE TRYING TO PUSH ALL HAITIANS OUT OF OUR COUNTRY.

[@NegresseFrancoise]

STEALING RESOURCES

[@swerve361]

Iridium, Gold, oil. Iridium is a rare metal from space like vibranium from Wakanda.

[@freemarley639]

Location, can't have another Cuba. They saw Aristide as a new Castro.

[@wilnerlouissaint644]

Tough questions great answers, you go girl 👏

[@ontheroadfromnowtilyou]

LEADERSHIP | Henri, unwelcome in Puerto Rico under FBI protection. Non essential staff of U.S Embassy airlifted out Haiti. Kenyan led force on hold. | Prof. Jemima Pierre : These are paramilitary forces, not gangs, and they are heavily armed. And financed. They call themselves "Live Together".

[@polyglosystic.]

They are brutal gangs that have been raping, kidnapping people in broad day light under the dicta of the United States. In order to create chaos, to force the people to leave the country, and to beg for foreign intervention.

[@geoffreystrydom8361]

Jemima well done, excellent information, articulate and to the point. Amy, great interview thanks.

[@ronhat-nx6yq]

Haiti is an overpopulated disaster. Always was and always will be. Remember, the Dominican Republic shares the other half of that island. The two are quite different. WHY! Genetics.

[@iomaa2971]

I can feel her pain and sadness for her Country.

[@r01dtox15]

Haiti is fine.... Let Haitians solve Haiti problems.

[@acr4715]

Sad to say that international interventions are due to Haiti’s incompetency.

[@gumarro72]

These two people blamed everybody but Haiti for the chaos that country has lived in for 220 years

[@paulasmall5113]

Haiti has been destablized since they they fought and won their freedom from France. Nations conspired to not trade or aid Haiti and France made them pay for the war knowing they couldnt trade nor survive that bill being a new nation. They made sure Haiti would no survived. So here we are. Dont argue research the history of their fight for freedom.

[@kmax520]

Since France is invited this should be used as an opportunity to conduct an intervention! France needs to pay back the independence tax and repay all the wealth extracted! And it needs to be done with Francis money, not the ill-gained African money!

[@vivaBenin]

No justice No Peace❤

[@RobbyLakeMusic]

Love Democracy NOW!!!

[@eleashaeatman]

The people who did the “original sin”! I hope the people of Haiti continue to fight for justice!

[@kisanfeakhayti9211]

She's in pain, it's tangible. I share equally your pain Ms Pierre❤.

[@nicon9574]

I love this lady she knows exactly what she is saying the U.S..is responsible for destabilizing haiti at all times the unsanitary behaviors of the U.N. soldiers left cholera in haiti.

[@jeanandre6129]

I am proud of you Mrs Pierre ❤

[@ennz2798]

Okay we are talking about old events. The people need to unite and stabilize their country without foreign intervention.

[@randyping6036]

The US will destroy any democracy that doesn't work for US corporations.

[@Cnichal]

You think the past doesn't influence the present?!

[@ennz2798]

@@Cnichal I didn't say that. We all know the past. Let's create a plan and fix things.

[@Nogoodalvarez]

Guatemala, Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia, Mexico, Honduras, Suriname and the United States are corrupt countries with human rights abuses with potential political violence, police brutality and war crimes in the Americas.

[@Cnichal]

@@ennz2798 They are united. But what can they do, when America insist on meddling? America doesn't believe, other countries have a right of self determination. We don't even have it here, in America!