News Baby Doc is back - what is going on in Haiti?

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Former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier's unexpected return to Haiti has sparked significant concern about the potential for increased political instability and conflict in the country. Despite his claims of wanting to help, many view his presence as a distraction from the ongoing humanitarian crisis, with over a million people still homeless after the earthquake. His arrival was met with a surprisingly warm welcome from around 2,000 supporters, raising questions about nostalgia for his regime amidst current hardships. Critics argue that his return could undermine efforts to rebuild Haiti and exacerbate existing corruption, especially given the substantial foreign aid pledged for recovery. The situation highlights the fragile state of Haiti's political landscape and the urgent need for effective governance and aid distribution.
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WhoWee said:
The adults in the world need to say "NO" - and take control of the situation.

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/americas/01/22/haiti.duvalier.barr/?hpt=T2

Here's one adult taking a stand.

CNN said:
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) -- A former U.S. congressman was among a group of American attorneys accompanying former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier as he spoke in the country's capital Friday.

Former Republican Congressman Bob Barr said he is not serving as Duvalier's attorney, but is in Port-au-Prince to consult, assist and be Duvalier's voice to the international community.

Barr represented Georgia's 7th District in the U. S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003, and was the Libertarian Party's presidential nominee in 2008. He currently practices law and runs a consulting firm based in Atlanta.

"We have been asked by the former president and his family to assist him in his efforts," Barr told reporters in Port-au-Prince.

Wow...
 

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