Month: June 2022

Elections and Democracy

Recent Statements from Members of U.S. Congress on Haiti Governance

Members of Congress continue to speak out on matters related to the governance situation in Haiti and how it factors into the insecurity situation and international affairs.

From Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley “Haitians deserve a chance to determine their future”

Excerpts:

“For too long, U.S. policies and relations with the Haitian people have perpetuated anti-Blackness and exacerbated injustice…

“A lasting solution will require the United States to withdraw support for de facto ruler Ariel Henry, who lacks legitimacy with the Haitian people, and instead, partner with members of Haitian civil society working to end the corruption and impunity that drives people to flee the island. Read More

Elections and Democracy

Opinion: De Facto Haitian Government’s Invitation to Americas Summit Reveals US Double Standards

Jake Johnston of CEPR (a HAWG member) recently published this piece on dynamic between Haiti, the U.S., and the Summit of the Americas.

“The United States is hosting the Summit of the Americas next month in Los Angeles. The gathering of heads of state has occurred roughly every three years since its first meeting, the last to be held in the US, in 1994. Read More