CROKEL

Every obstacle has a germ of opportunity waiting to be developed and cultivated into something great. My road began in a furnace of struggle since I was born into a lineage burdened by history. As Haitians, the whole essence of our identity seemed to be a cross we bore, a heritage of disobedience met with retribution, and emancipation sought at great cost. Life for us was an uphill battle, with every step forward met with opposition from those around us. Western countries, with their lengthy histories of colonization, neglected us, allowing the wounds inflicted on our country to fester. Even our Caribbean neighbors turned their backs, perpetuating the cycle of isolation and contempt. Despite the darkness, a ray of hope illuminated my path. I embarked on a treacherous journey, risking the deadly seas in search of a better future for my family. The Bahamas beckoned with promises of opportunity, but when I went to Jamaica, Barbados, Dominica, and the Dominican Republic, I discovered that ...

  The Stalemate in US-Haiti Relations As the sun rises over the blue waters of Haiti, spreading golden rays across the vibrant terrain, the country awakens to another day in its turbulent history. For decades, Haiti has been mired in a seemingly never-ending battle against poverty, political instability, and nature's vengeance. Despite the greatest efforts of its supporters, notably the United States, the island nation remains trapped in a cycle of sorrow, with little prospect of breaking free. The United States, Haiti's long-time friend and neighbor, has historically played a critical role in defining the country's political scene. Despite its best intentions, the US approach to assisting Haiti has frequently been marked by inconsistency and short-term solutions. Conditional aid packages and intermittent interventions have failed to address the underlying roots of Haiti's problems, leaving the people disillusioned and anxious for change. Against this backdrop of frustr...

  Chaos is unleashed. The once-vibrant streets of Port-Au-Prince, which were normally alive with the noises of daily life, had transformed into a combat zone. The city's heartbeat quickened with each passing instant, as it became entangled in the brutal crossfire of precisely planned gang attacks. Following the previous week, a malicious fog of disorder settled on Haiti's capital, casting a pall over the country's stability. Armed gangs, emboldened and brazen, launched audacious attacks on law enforcement and government institutions, leaving the city reeling from the unrelenting assault. The violence escalated into a terrifying symphony of ruin when police stations caught fire, throwing an eerie glow over the disintegrating edifices of law and order. Two jails, symbols of incarceration and control, were the hub of a storm when armed intruders assaulted their gates, releasing a wild crowd of convicts into the fray. The organizers of this wave of violence delighted in their a...