Let's Talk About the Absolute Insanity Out of Haiti 🇭🇹

So, early Wednesday morning, July 7, 2021, the president of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse (53), was assassinated at his residence right on the outskirts of Port-au-Prince.

The attack also resulted in his wife, Martine, being shot, but she survived and is being treated at a hospital in Miami.

Shortly after this happened, interim Prime Minister, Claude Joseph, had this to say:

But, in recordings obtained from the neighborhood, people can be heard approaching the house and most importantly, this:

Unsurprisingly, both American and Haitian officials have been quick to dismiss the idea that either the DEA or US agencies had anything to do with the attack.

Furthermore, Haitian officials have largely come to the consensus that the operation was concretely carried out by mercenaries.

The Haitian chief of police also announced that four suspects had been killed in a tense gun battle with police and that two others were arrested.

Hopefully, they might get answers about who ordered the hit, because the potential compilation (of suspects) isn't a small one.

The now former president was widely hated in Haiti—and abroad as well—and faced over a year of massive protests.

Amongst other things, he refused to step down as president after his term officially ended. Arguing that since he took office late, he was entitled to another full year.

Consequently, that led to him just ruling by decree as there haven't been any elections for a new legislature.

Adding to the long list of fucked up issues that Haitians have had to endure during his horribly rigid regime, he and his government are thought to have stolen billions of dollars in aid given to Haiti by various governments in the region.

But, even with him being broadly disliked and dreadfully despised, his death has sparked fears that the country may descend into political chaos.

Now, it is important to note that this country was already facing widespread poverty and gang-related violence. Fast-forward to the shit show at hand, multiple people are now claiming to be in charge.

The interim Prime Minister, Claude Joseph, appears to be in the driver's seat already, but someone else has entered the f̶r̶a̶y̶ vehicle and he's clearly not interested in the passenger side.

That's right, we've got two people claiming the same position. Or more correctly speaking, two fellas fighting for control over the creaky old squeaky steering wheel of a very dilapidated car that can barely move.

For the sake of clarity, Joseph was Prime Minister up until the day before the president's death—and he was replaced by a particular Ariel Henry.

Still and all, you have Joseph claiming that under constitutional rules, Henry was only appointed Prime Minister, but never actually took office. He also added this:

Henry, on the other end, specifically stated that:

So, now it is pretty much unclear how this situation is going to play out exactly. In all actuality, I haven't the foggiest idea if either are going to back down from claiming to be in charge. Really don't see that happening anytime soon, you know.

Although (as I'm typing this), it does seem like Joseph has more actual power right now. Plus, he's been super speedy to declare that the country's in a state of siege and that things are being locked down.

And with all the BS, as far as international response, US president, Joe Biden, denounced what he called a 'shocking assassination'.

Also, in pure American fashion, American officials stated that they were ready to help “investigate” the claims if asked by Haitian officials. Pretty typical, don't you think? Don't mind me, though. I just happen to find my mind wandering with wanton rapidity at any given chance.

Nevertheless, there's been some really loud concerns over possible US intervention in Haiti.

In case it's unclear, the United States gives Haiti a ton of aid for humanitarian concerns and to help with development. But, it also has a long history of occupying Haiti for various (seemingly selfish) reasons with extremely controversial results.

That history, comes with an expectation by some, in both Haiti and the US, that America will respond with a shitload of troops if the situation in Haiti devolves into violence.

But, even if that were not to happen, there are also calls for the Biden administration to appoint a special representative to Haiti ASAP, to reexamine how the US sends aid there.

Because, as aforementioned, it is basically beyond possible that billions of dollars sent to help the country have mostly—if not completely—been stolen by corrupt officials (Nigeria has left the chat).

So, there you have it: A calm, simple situation involving billions of dollars, high-octane corruption, an assassinated president and a power vacuum with contested power.

What's the worst that could happen?