The Ransom of Haiti

Over the weekend, the New York Times published a series of articles under the banner "the Ransom" about the colonial history of Haiti. The series spells out how Haitians, after overthrowing their French slave masters, were forced to pay reparations to the French government for generations. It's an eye opening report shedding light on hidden ways colonial powers captured resources from former colonies even after independence.

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