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    The document summarizes the struggles that Haiti has faced in rebuilding after the devastating 2010 earthquake. It argues that the reconstruction has been impeded due to a weak and unstable government plagued by corruption, a poor economy, and the discontinuation of donations from other countries. Five years after receiving an influx of aid, much of the infrastructure remains in ruins and people are still suffering. The unstable political situation and reputation of corruption has damaged the economy by discouraging foreign investment. As other global crises have drawn attention and resources away, many donor countries have stopped their contributions, exacerbating Haiti's financial problems. Unless the government addresses corruption and instability, Haiti will continue to struggle with poverty and fail to achieve the promise of a

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    Marasigan 1

    Ashley Marasigan
    Mrs. Barnes
    English 112
    6 April 2015
    The Struggle to Rebuild Haiti
    On January 12, 2010, a devastating earthquake hit an already impoverished country,
    Haiti. Around the world, people responded by sending medical and financial assistance. Haitians
    were promised a better life. Yet, five years later, buildings still lay in ruins, tent camps continue
    to exist and Haitian people are still suffering. This raises the question of what happened to the
    influx of aid that they received? Following Haitis history, people immediately suspect and
    blame corruption. Although the embezzlement is one reason, there are more factors that
    complicate the growth and rise of this country. Thus, the struggle to rebuild Haiti is due to the
    unstable government, corruption, poor economy and discontinued donations.
    Haiti is still struggling to have a stable government. In an article published by the New
    York Times, heavy allegations of illegal acts on the members of the current administration are
    addressed. Multiple government officials have been charged with murder, marijuana trafficking
    and affiliations with kidnapping rings (Robles). According to Robert Maguire, Martelly has
    empowered them to do what they do. He [Martelly] has established an environment of
    corruption, abuse of power and impunity.
    Not only is Haiti troubled in politics, but also in maintaining self-rule. As it fights to
    become economically sound, third party countries come in to help and provide support. Ezili
    Danto claims that the US sending Mexico- a country known for violence- to Haiti as

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    peacekeepers is hypocritical. This supports that dirty politics causes other countries to step in that
    ultimately weakens their government.
    Haitis reputation of having a weak and corrupt government greatly affects their
    economy. It is a fact that a countrys economy is dependent on investors, amongst others. With
    Haitians, who continuously struggle to rise from poverty, foreign investors would be of great
    help (US State Dept.). But since Haiti has an unresolved issue of corruption, they appear less
    attractive to the international community who can open up business opportunities.
    The delay in the reconstruction is a main issue. Years after the tragedy, the country is
    expected to be almost or fully recovered. But with other pressing matters globally, organizations
    discontinued donations to help places much more in need. Additionally, reports say that the
    resources of pledged donors are depleting. An example of this is PetroCaribe, a Venezuelan
    benefactor that has oil as the quid pro quo for special payments, who accounts for 84% of
    Haitis foreign debt (Unhappy). The loss of these major sources of income would cause the
    country to struggle more financially.
    Generally speaking, the rebuilding of Haiti is impeded by a weak government,
    corruption, poor economy and the cease of benefactions. Financial aid given immediately after
    the tragedy were not only expected to rebuild the country, but also to help its citizens recover
    from great loss. If Haiti fails to resolve its conflicts within the government, the country would go
    into further poverty and the promise of a better life will not be accomplished.

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    Works Cited
    Danto, Ezili. "US Imperialism in Haiti. Criminality of the Michel Martelly Regime." Global
    Research. Centre of Research on Globalization, 21 Mar. 2015. Web. 24 Mar. 2015.
    "Five years after quake, progress; but serious problems persist." America 6 Jan. 2015: 9.
    Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 24 Mar. 2015.
    Robles, Frances. "Haitian Leader's Power Grows as Scandals Swirl." New York Times 17 Mar.
    2015: A1(L). Global Issues in Context. Web. 24 Mar. 2015.
    "Unhappy anniversary; Haiti." The Economist 17 Jan. 2015: 35(US). Global Issues in Context.
    Web. 23 Mar. 2015.
    "US State Dept.: Weak Government Has Slowed Haiti's Recovery." NPR. NPR, 12 Jan. 2015.
    Web. 30 Mar. 2015.

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