Broken politics is just one reason the country is on its knees. But elections will not necessarily solve Haiti's latest political impasse—people do not trust them
, mark another chapter in the long story of autocrats, violence and coups that is Haitian politics. On July 19th Claude Joseph, the interim prime minister at the time of Mr Moïse’s death who declared himself in charge and instituted martial law, stood down. Ariel Henry, who was prime minister-designate and due to be sworn in before Mr Moïse died, will take over. Although the country’s problems worsened under Mr Moïse, many of them predate him.
Haiti’s history has been one of instability and foreign interference since slaves revolted against France and established the first free black republic in 1804. Two years later the country split in two, with 14 years passing before reunification. Shortly thereafter, the French returned, demanding reparations in exchange for recognition of independence . The last time a Haitian president was assassinated, in 1915, the United States Marine Corps invaded and stayed for nearly 20 years.
Following Mr Moïse’s killing the most immediate need is public order. Gangs—some with links to politicians and other powerful elites including, critics allege, Mr Moïse—murder and kidnap with impunity and have taken over neighbourhoods in some cities. The army, which was dismantled in 1995 and which Mr Moïse had begun to bring back, lacks the power to combat the gangs. So does the police. And both have been accused of violence against ordinary people. Corruption is rife.
Haitian leaders have further eroded the country’s institutions to maintain their grip on power. Failure to hold elections resulted in parliament disbanding more than a year ago, meaning Mr Moïse
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