Living Without Government in Haiti

SOURCE npr.org
A reporter in Haiti visits a village that has lived without a functioning government for so long they cannot remember what it's like to have one.

Key Points

  • The village in Haiti has been without a functioning government for an extended period
  • Gangs in Port-au-Prince prevent the establishment of a government
  • Residents have adapted to living without government support

Pros

  • Community resilience despite lack of government support
  • Potential for alternative solutions and self-governance

Cons

  • Vulnerability to lawlessness and gang activity
  • Lack of access to essential services and resources