New Imperialism
Moreover, according to World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) (2004), Aristide’s coup was orchestrated by the US Bush administration with the help of other bigger powers, leading to the death of hundreds of Haitians. Moreover, Paris was also associated with inciting the crisis as they enhanced the activities of the elite opponents of the exiled president through financial support. The current imperialism vulnerability of Haiti to the US is attributed to the French colonists who left the country in ruins of poverty and oppression, encouraging preying by growing powers.
The deposition of Aristide and the insistence on foreign intervention through the military highlights the resurgence of imperialism in a global aspect. This can also be termed as arrogant colonialism, as powers such as the US and Paris allocate themselves with the task to resuscitate Haiti which has been considered as a “failed state” (WSWS, 2004). The re-emergence of American imperialism and its military interventions in Haiti has a higher likelihood of enhancing oppression in the nation and its occupants.
Moreover, the act of Aristide’s exile impacted and weakened his political movement while impacting opposition and his fight against imperialism. The exile also led to weakened confidence among Haitians in their fight against the opposition. His anti-imperialism campaigns were questioned when he went to exile to the US, regardless of its contribution to the coup.
Additionally, during Moise’s reign, the nation voted against Venezuela in the Organization of American States (OAS) to favor the US, who in turn promised Haiti continued support (Douge-Prosper & Schuller, 2021). A similar case happened in 1962 when Haiti supported the US against Cuba. Besides, the popular dictator president of Haiti François Duvalier who ruled the nation till his death was reinforced by Washington (Douge-Prosper & Schuller, 2021). That actively demonstrates that the present Haitian situation is associated with the US.