Why Haiti’s Crisis is Getting Even Worse

Haiti has been without a president for nearly three years, armed gangs control most of the capital, and the country is in the grip of a major crisis that appears to be escalating further. In this video, we explain the crisis engulfing Haiti and why things are escalating further.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - Historic Background
02:33 - Current Crisis
05:20 - Revolution?
07:47 - Sponsored Content

[theotherohlourdespadua]

Today I learn that Haiti has an environmental agency that has an armed wing...

[Healingson]

I’m from South Africa, a country that this channel recently labelled a failed state and I have to say sometimes I look at Haiti to remember that things could be worse, but also as a warning at how far we could fall from our already tough situation. Praying for the people of Haiti that one day they’ll sort out their issues and live in prosperity and peace

[cirilo]

As a suggestion, when you talk about murders, kidnappings, etc. you should also show those values as a ratio of the population, for example, 80 murders for every 100.000 inhabitants. Just to get a clear view of how the situation compares to other countries with bigger populations.

[stephenconnors]

The problems of Haiti are so vast and overwhelming, nothing short of divine intervention can help them.

[andreyhempburn]

Another reminder that worse is always possible.

[dspserpico]

Let me get this straight: Haiti’s equivalent to national park rangers have evolved into a paramilitary force.

[Sacto]

This is why there is a large Haitian expatriate community in the USA. They're not interested ingoing back to a place where anarchy is literally the norm (think tribalism but much deadlier).

[komisossoutsidi]

The Dominican Republic might want to strengthen their border security if a civil war in Haiti is about to pop off

[Aydin-Adam]

This is well-researched and accurate. Missing a few key details, but that happens when trying to condense Haitian history and current events into a 10 minute video. Good job.

[keizervanenerc]

It's a wonder all Haiti players haven't ragequit by this point already.

[rodrigoe.gordillo]

As a Mexican I hope things in Haiti can get better 🙏

[JLR-zu]

Keep in mind, the great majority of haitis government were living in south Florida when their terms expired and they made NO ATTEMPTS at going back to haiti to establish governance. NONE

[cgt]

I guess Port-Au-Prince will be the closest we get to a real-life GTA San Andreas

[CHMichael]

Thank you . This was most likely the first report explaining whats going on in Haiti that is understandable

[randyearles]

Everyone knows its a mess, but very few real solutions.

[Lando-kxso]

This is becoming a bigger problem regionally as more Haitian refugees have been arriving in Jamaica, Bahamas & elsewhere in the region more & more

[jmjedi]

I dont know if civil war is the right term, that kind of assumes theres a functioning government. I think anarchy is better personally

[MichaelSkinner-]

My wife and I worked on an island in the Bahamas. In the next office were the RBDF (Bahamian Defense Force). They would regularly zoom off in a speedboat and arrest Haitians trying to sneak past in their sailboats packed with up to 100 people on board. They were carrying things to start a new life in the States; like a bottle of rum to sell. They were supposed to burn the sailboat and tow the dinghy(lifeboat) to shore and all food and drink was to be destroyed. Well we found a stash of rum and we managed to drink a bottle. It was the finest.

[JohnnyChau-wq]

Great video. I hope things in Haiti improve.

[theconqueringram]

Lebanon: "Man, my economy is crashing, there are armed clashes and to top it all off I don't have a president!"
Haiti: "Hold my beer."