Both my parents are Haitian (from Leogane and PaP-area, actually). They visited their hometowns about a month ago for the first time in at least 8 years. They would go back more often, and would actually love to retire back there, if it weren't for the constant political turmoil and the risks to personal safety.
What have you heard from Haitians about approval/disapproval of President Martelly and his staff? Do you feel like he's generally helped or hindered long-term recovery?
My dad is extremely cynical about anything political and seriously believes that the US is pulling strings in all of Haitian politics, to the point that he believes Haiti is secretly run by the US. Do you hear any other sentiment like that from locals?
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Both my parents are Haitian (from Leogane and PaP-area, actually). They visited their hometowns about a month ago for the first time in at least 8 years. They would go back more often, and would actually love to retire back there, if it weren't for the constant political turmoil and the risks to personal safety.
What have you heard from Haitians about approval/disapproval of President Martelly and his staff? Do you feel like he's generally helped or hindered long-term recovery?
My dad is extremely cynical about anything political and seriously believes that the US is pulling strings in all of Haitian politics, to the point that he believes Haiti is secretly run by the US. Do you hear any other sentiment like that from locals?
Thank you for your work, good luck and stay safe!
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