In 2021, envoy Foote started to work with this coalition, which was called the Montana Accord and eventually included some 650 organizations and individuals—labor unions, community organizations, Catholic and Protestant churches, women’s groups, chambers of commerce, and a range of political groups. The State Department ignored Foote’s efforts. His blistering resignation letter, made public in September that year, warned US policymakers: “I do not believe that Haiti can enjoy stability until her citizens have the dignity of truly choosing their own leaders fairly and acceptably.”

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    8 months ago

    Totally agree. Let Haitians figure it out on their own with zero involvement from the West or any Western-funded entities. I’m sure Haiti will be fine just as soon as we back out.

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      8 months ago

      That’s the best way for America to deal with it. We just need to stay out of it. Leave our troops and tax dollars out of it.