Haiti

The editor of Haiti's largest-circulation weekly newspaper describes what U.S. diplomatic cables reveal about how foreign political interference lies at the root of so much of Haiti's ills.

In 2011, Wikileaks released secret U.S. government cables to the independent newspaper Haiti Liberte. The cables reveal a long history of interference in the internal politics of Haiti.

Five thousand victims of cholera are suing the United Nations for negligence in the introduction of cholera to Haiti. For the organization, it's 'Deny, deny, deny.'

We speak with Jord Samolesky, drummer of the Canadian punk band Propagandhi, on their involvement in a variety of political movements.

rabble.ca's Haiti blog looks at informative articles that appeared on the second anniversary of the earthquake and the strident defence of President Michel Martelly issued by Michaëlle Jean.

This week marks two years since a massive earthquake devastated Haiti. Hundreds of thousands are still in tent camps, without proper shelter and housing.

Haiti's new president says sweatshop factory investment is a "model" for the country's development. Many of those holding the pursestrings of reconstruction money want to hear exactly that.

We speak with Roger Annis, co-ordinator of the Canada Haiti Action Network, on his recent delegation to Haiti, the detrimental effects of corporate NGOs on the rebuilding process, and more.

C.R.I.M.E., an international group of activists who impersonated French government officials, won't let France forget who owes the bill for much of the ensuing undemocratic havoc and horrors in Haiti.

We witnessed the dedication and hard work of Haitians, government officials and ministries, and international agencies and volunteers, but poor and displaced Haitians still suffer terrible hardships.

We speak with Kevin Edmonds of the Canada Haiti Action Network and Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti on rebuilding after the 2010 earthquake, the Canadian coup d'etat of 2004, and more.

The inauguration of Michel Martelly to the Haitian presidency on May 14 should sound serious alarm for those concerned with human rights, justice and the rule of law in the country.

One reason for this intense political interest in Haiti is the interest of Canadian investors, including banks, mining and factory owners.

The now completed, foreign-financed electoral exercise in Haiti has landed a neo-Duvalierist in the office of the presidency.

Late at night on March 17, former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide boarded a small plane with his family in Johannesburg. The following morning, he arrived in Haiti.