How Haiti came to the Brink of Collapse

Haiti transformed from being the richest colony on earth to being the poorest nation in the western hemisphere. This spectacular downfall reached an all-time low in 2010 with a massive earthquake causing widespread destruction, and managed to sink even lower after that. But there IS hope.
FULL TRANSCRIPT + SOURCES:
docs.google.com/document/d/1d...
MAIN SOURCES:
Haiti’s Troubled Path to Development (Council on Foreign Relations):
www.cfr.org/backgrounder/hait...
Growth And Structure of the Economy (Country Studies):
countrystudies.us/haiti/45.htm
François Duvalier, 1957-1971 (Library of Congress):
www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/...
The MW 7.0 Haiti Earthquake of January 12, 2010: USGS/EERI Advance Reconnaissance Team Report (USGS):
pubs.usgs.gov/of/2010/1048/of...
In Search Of The Red Cross' $500 Million In Haiti Relief (NPR):
www.npr.org/2015/06/03/411524...
Preliminary Overview of the Economies of Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC):
repositorio.cepal.org/server/...
#haiti #disaster

[@skyfeelan]

whenever I heard about Haiti, I can't stop thinking about that family guy clip where Godzilla trying to attack Haiti but changes his mind after seeing how broke it is

[@JohnHansknecht]

As a businessman in the United States, I would be very reluctant to invest in placing a manufacturing site in a country with this level of corruption.

[@akeembrown7661]

so what should they do

[@MrClockw3rk]

@@akeembrown7661it isn’t his job to answer that.

[@akeembrown7661]

@@MrClockw3rk well duhhhh. No one has any obligation to answer….. 😂 you didn’t really say anything

[@ankundamwebembezi6358]

​@@akeembrown7661 restore order and security

[@molokoplus0612]

​@@akeembrown7661he is just stating a fact. Not trying to lecture Haitians.

[@Bisayadude]

I like the way on how you edit the video! Please keep making more videos!

[@ckrgksdkrak]

That island was never designed to harbor that many people…

[@SamtheIrishexan]

Good videos under rated channel. May the algorithm be with you

[@graffie]

Heil algorithm!

[@martysmith5260]

Anyone who tries to help Haiti eventually receives intense blame and criticism, and NOBODY is happy with the results.

[@neeyanj9694]

I’m from haiti

[@user-sy9vd1gj6p]

Because most of them time they do more damage then good. For example the U.S.A occupation, yes they helped somewhat but they ended up shutting down our governmental institutions , raping our women, & slaughtering many civilians. Overall a mistreatment of the people and a disgrace.

[@J_a_s_o_n]

​@@neeyanj9694what did Haiti do to deserve this ? Are there Christians in Haiti to PRAY? Is there so much voodoo that they are paying for their sins ?😢😢😢😢

[@ibrahim-iby4262]

By help u mean occupying ?? 😂😂😂😂

[@J_a_s_o_n]

@@ibrahim-iby4262 people are growing up from those dead ideologies grow up. These wars only benefit those who gain by selling weapons and the selfish leaders who stash billions of dollars. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6iVZaGGYsucgrcsi=heuqAcVo9iapKFwF

[@tbdwoods]

just found this channel...only my second video. i just watched the one about the Netherlands creating land. WoW I'm hooked, just fantastic! keep up the great work

[@TommyTheWalker]

It's so sad that Haitians haven't had a break, I've met so many of them and they're so hard working and so friendly, oh and bright

[@deandjakovic54]

Such a good video. I learned so much about the history of Haiti. It's so sad to see how the people of Haiti struggle for such a long time, despite the potential the country has

[@johnnymonestime3742]

This video didn't even scratch the surface. You have no idea. LOL

[@theultimateartist4153]

@@johnnymonestime3742I love how everyone leaves out the Middle eastern elite that is bringing horror to the country

[@zioming]

12:58 The kid in an "It's Game Over" t-shirt...

[@Forseti2]

I would sound racist, but Haiti is nation with obvious roots in Africa - same colonial history (colonial powers fault), same corruption and dictators, without any visible hope to recover. But at the same time, with incredible natural wealth (in history mainly agricultural, today also tourist paradise) - just handle it better. Those natural disasters could also be handled to some degree - look at Japan.

[@kyba74]

Same roots, same problems.

[@theultimateartist4153]

Dont be an idiot , Japan has multiple backing by the US economy

[@thegiggler2]

This channel is great.

[@MrReymoclif714]

1.3 million votes for papa doc vs zero votes against him? Hhmmmmm?

[@aarnoarnold1973]

How can a country in such a desperate situation be lifted out of it? It seems hopeless. If international aid comes in, corruption swallows a large portion. Then there are the gangs, hurricanes, earthquakes, and other forces that work to keep the country down. What can be done?

[@DCampusano1]

Very good question. I don't believe anyone has the answer.

[@ristube3319]

It’s amazing that one leader never arose to be the hero and savior

[@ashleyvmoore]

So from this documentary its clear that this once rich country cannot prosper with its ex slave leaders , corruption is so endemic in hati that it is in a death spiral that looks like it cant be broken at present.

[@paulfaber6227]

Why doesn't the Dominician Republic across the border have the same problems as Haiti?

[@paulgrotebeverborg1119]

Completely different country with a completely history

[@oneshashastore990]

It Relies on Colonial History between those 2 i suggest learning videos about them

[@PH7018c]

Dominicans were spanish province, got hispanic civilization.. sorrily, France didnt do that with Haiti, they lack that civilizatory structure, hence the struggle to become a stable nation.

[@paulfaber6227]

Yes, I remember seeing a satellite photo of the two countries some time ago. Haiti was deforested while the Dominician Republic green with many trees. Obviously different governence.@@PH7018c

[@djfmitv]

It's interesting that even in student union politics Haiti is held to randsom: can remember that in 2010, a welsh student union president had (with the protection of the university) stolen Haiti Earthquake Appeal funds raised from a successful event that was meant to help the Haitians recover from the disaster. That president used the funds to pay the debt of a failed event they set up, with not one penny actually being used for the purposes it was meant. Of course like any other corrupt official, they never faced charges or investigation because they were protected by the university (who themselves were suspected of taking advantage of International Student's finances for their own ends). Looking back a decade later and it's just utterly saddening that there was always a corrupt busybody looking to profit from the continuing disaster of the Haitians - more should've stood up to help 😔

[@user-jv4hk4le6f]

You can't help people don't help them self, Haitian people come from different part of Africa 🌍 that one of the reasons they don't agree with nothing, they don't get alone with nobody, I just wish my country Dominican republic was far from haiti

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

I have just watched your marvellous video on the Dutch reclamation of the land through drainage and dikes (ik moest lachen, in het Engels, dat woord heeft twee betekeningen😂) I lived in Amsterdam for 2 1/2 years and my mother was born over there but I didnt know much about this subject til now and I am sure she doesn't either - so I have sent it to her and I am sure she will find it as fascinating as I did.... As for Haiti, mijn God wat een ramp. It is incredibly depressing.... Nonetheless, these are all fascinating, living, breathing stories which should be told.... I can never understand how a channel like this exists like a shining beacon on a tiny island of intellectual rigour amongst a sea of drek, yet has fewer members and views than such dross as "Americans react to..." and ludicrous conspiracy theory tabloid nonsense... This channel should have a million plus subscribers and each video be viewed by hundreds of thousands. ..i wish you every success and apologies for my terrible Dutch 😂❤

[@tbdwoods]

i just came here from the other video as well! truly fascinating!

[@neeyanj9694]

God bless Haiti please ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@alejandroflorez55]

Haiti should follow more the creator instead of vudu

[@user-wg2nf6ls7h]

avoid said voudou you don't even know what you talking about.

[@theabsorbingman2492]

​@@user-wg2nf6ls7h he's right 🙏

[@josecalzada758]

All the Caribbean islands did suffer the same problems Haiti went thru 200 years ago , and none of them are still blaming theirs past in order to develop their countries. All of them are in much better shape than Haiti, in every sense of the word. In 200 years, the Haitians governments , dictatorships and criminal gangs that rule the country, have not been able to provide the poor Haitian people with a basic ID….

[@trashme7556]

suffer the same ?? nope

[@stanleydouge2803]

@@trashme7556lol these foreigners are delusional to think it was the same

[@roctv100]

Haiti has had issue with corruption and power struggle from the beginning which continues to harm it.

[@johnnymonestime3742]

No other Island has been harassed like Haiti. God says revenge is mine. Many things are left out and I hope it's because of the length of the video not to create a narrative in the viewers minds. We Haitians know the truth. We know who's been playing the protagonist and the antagonist in Haiti that led us to where we are today. May those who played a role in our current situation in Haiti be curse for the next 3 generations.

[@1threat03]

@@johnnymonestime3742bro don’t kno wa u talkin abt

[@briankabasochipasha4733]

African greediness in the diaspora.

[@0fficialdregs]

I read up on the country and yikes! revolt n the same governmental structure constantly. smh

[@hawk7825]

Even Godzilla backed away from there!

[@user-wg2nf6ls7h]

if he said help for haiti he don't know what he said cause the earthquake or violence is everywhere. satan create disaster everywere.

[@KiloTray]

Seems like a bomb not earthquake

[@ankundamwebembezi6358]

You would see a smoke cloud

[@michaelgordon8142]

You completely omitted the part where they committed mass genocide against white people. Then you pretended that their genocide had nothing to do with their diplomatic isolation...

[@oneshashastore990]

it didnt.

[@arthurm.358]

You mean against their slave masters?? 🤔

[@henryvegter8773]

Unfortunately no companies will invest w/o security first. Where’s the UN at on this ?

[@emmanuelcaceres3360]

I remember this it was due to earthquake

[@user-uz5jb9nq1i]

The problem with Haiti is that it is the only country in human history that has been successfully founded by a slave revolt. This is equivalent to building a civilization from scratch. This country is almost destined to endure more suffering than other countries have endured since the beginning of time.

[@Nancy...171]

I thought it was because they depend too much on spiritism and voodoo..

[@johnnymonestime3742]

Many things are left out and I hope it's because of the length of the video not to create a narrative in the viewers minds. We Haitians know the truth. We know who's been playing the protagonist and the antagonist in Haiti that led us to where we are today. May those who played a role in our current situation in Haiti be curse for the next 5 generations.

[@timasuna1756]

You must mean popa doc

[@PH7018c]

How many children were born from the coursed people?... just forgive.. and do the best you can for you and your country.

[@MG-te9ub]

just glossing over the horror of santo domingo XD

[@user-wg2nf6ls7h]

port au prince dont need help you crazy

[@ristube3319]

8:00 Does anyone look good or non-dictatorial with a Hitler ‘stache? Looking at you Michael Jordan

[@josegrullon5203]

$65,000.00

[@officiallouisarts8341]

Why can't yall pages talk about the great things haiti did, what about the american civil war that haiti helped them, what about great colombia, yall only know the european given story The europeans power always blocks haiti's growth but we haitians can't be broken no matter how much they try They chop down the tree (Toussaint) but the roots has already turned into a forest, so observe how unexpectedly haiti will rise ✊🏽

[@RezXNana]

Im lowkey Gore site visitor and sometime curious with some weeied gank gore video taged haiti like tf is that. now i know

[@cusco4x295]

Haiti is Africa. Do you know any african successeful nation?

[@MBangloguy]

Where is the UN? OAS?

[@ankundamwebembezi6358]

Haiti doesn't want another foreign intervention

[@offthehwy6035]

Avg IQ in Haiti is 67 means "Mildly impaired or delayed" maybe this has something to do with how the country looks like and despite all the efforts from different countries and NGO's nothing has changed.

[@bscottb8]

″IQ is the single most important predictor of work success. It’s a very robust and very reliable predictor.” -- John Antonakis, psychologist at University of Lausanne

[@roctv100]

Many of them are not educated, very few are able to recieve a proper education. Alot of the older generation are very religious and superstitious.

[@roctv100]

​​@@bscottb8 It is unfair to say mention their iq, if less than half population knows how to read and write. The two major problem with Haiti has at this moment is corruption and gangs violence.

[@johnnymonestime3742]

Many things are left out and I hope it's because of the length of the video not to create a narrative in the viewers minds. We Haitians know the truth. We know who's been playing the protagonist and the antagonist in Haiti that led us to where we are today. May those who played a role in our current situation in Haiti be curse for the next 3 generations.

[@vybinn1805]

lol

[@-Wabawao-]

Haití in crisis. Waoo ¿its a surprise?

[@skyfeelan]

maybe if Haiti changed their jpg flag, they could actually recover

[@user-wg2nf6ls7h]

your comment doesn't make sense.

[@1threat03]

Bro say Haiti don’t get resources please take your video down because you talking nonsense research before u talk please

[@mcmurdostation7134]

Haiti and Dominica should unite

[@aron546]

Why?

[@FancoStudio]

Dominican Republic * Dominica is a different country

[@westkingston3135]

Dominica 🇩🇲??

[@aron546]

@@westkingston3135 he meant dominican*

[@F.U.B.A.H.O.R]

We Dominicans would rather die.

[@IvanPlayStation4LiFe]

Taiwan is not a country just wanted to let you know the error in the video.

[@HansChucrute88]

Is a unrecognized, but it is one.

[@emmanuelcaceres3360]

​@@HansChucrute88it is a country

[@paulfelkner6749]

Yeah, it's called the Republic of China.

[@roctv100]

Haiti one of the few countires that recognize it

[@heymikeyh9577]

Forgot to tell the Taiwanese…

[@bigzclipz5104]

You can’t fix iq

[@bigzclipz5104]

@@Winterof2004 wow a Haitian getting an education in the Dominican Republic but not in his homeland because his homeland is a failed state 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️. Btw I don’t like Dominican that promote degeneracy as well

[@trashme7556]

you can by making more school, you build your iq you train your brain

[@heymikeyh9577]

First step is to improve maternal/child nutrition…

[@novagalactica5655]

Not quite. Better education has been found to raise IQ levels.

[@truthismycause2800]

The brain is like the body. It improves with exercise, training and proper nutrition. Yes, IQ can be fixed.

[@spencer1980]

Theyve more or less rejected western (specifically american) aid. Any chance cuba can make some in roads?

[@roctv100]

It's rejection of abuse the comes with aid, what person would reject building roads , clean water sysem and schools. Gangs who some are funded by oligarchs have control. Before any true change the corruption has to be dealt with then the gangs.

[@issavybe]

The reason they're in this mess in the first place is because of Americans...

[@Xenlacasa45]

@@issavybeAmerica has left Haiti many times and they go back to their ways

[@issavybe]

@@Xenlacasa45 America is to this day supplying them with guns.

[@Xenlacasa45]

@@issavybe they’ll get their guns one way or another all on their own. Always chaos in Haiti