Challenges Faced by Northern Haiti After President's Assassination

SOURCE npr.org
Northern Haiti faces deteriorating conditions and lack of government services following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Citizens struggle with food scarcity, unreliable climate conditions, and lack of electricity. Individuals take matters into their own hands, installing solar panels and building a canal for irrigation independently.

Key Points

  • Citizens struggling with food scarcity and unreliable climate conditions
  • Rise in installation of solar panels due to lack of electricity from the grid
  • Community-led canal project to address water scarcity for irrigation

Pros

  • Citizens taking initiative to address issues independently

Cons

  • Deteriorating government services
  • Food scarcity and reliance on imported rice
  • Unreliable climate conditions affecting agriculture
  • Lack of electricity and basic infrastructure