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The internationally monitored elections held in 1991 were to have ushered in a new era of democracy and the rule of law for Haiti and for seven months it appeared like it might actually have a chance despite the island's violent history of coups, rebellions and re ....

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.... at times indefensible, role in the events that took place and they were backed by groups such as the CIA, the Pentagon and US backed international aid organizations like USAID. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton both focussed constantly upon short range goals such as winning the election in 1993 and they were willing to sacrifice long term interests in the pursuit of these goals. The US would be far better served by a democratic, stable and prosperous Haiti than one that is mired in civil unrest and abject poverty. This was not the first time the US had attempted to impress its will upon the tiny nation and undoubtably it will not be the last. ....