US Peace Corps leaving Haiti due to security concerns

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Press Trust of India
Washington, June 18, 2005

The US Peace Corps has announced the suspension of its humanitarian programme in Haiti due to security concerns.

Peace Corps Director Gaddi Vasquez expressed "tremendous regret" about the suspension, which was deemed necessary "given the current safety environment in Haiti." <snip>

http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1403107,00050001.htm

Bushista "humanitarian" policy in action ...


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Situation in Haiti Deteriorated Significantly, says IMF

Washington, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Economic and social conditions in Haiti deteriorated significantly since the year 2000 as the continued political stalemate undermined external financial support and private investment, and structural reforms came to a halt. <snip>

http://www.plenglish.com/article.asp?ID=%7B64CAA1EB-FEC6-4CAC-BF22-BBCF7306A67F%7D&language=EN

Ah, so THAT's what's wrong: "structural reforms came to a halt." I think this means the IMF feels Haiti still has too much of a social safety net ...