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The Crisis Made in Haiti

Haitians prayingFebruary 3, 2010

In the aftermath of one of the worst natural disasters in recent history, we look at Haiti’s history with the United States, the militarization of American relief efforts, and the economic policies that have contributed to the devastation.

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