Sanctions In Haiti

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The book delves into the severe consequences of the three-year trade embargo on Haiti following the 1991 coup against President Aristide. It explores the extensive economic destruction and social upheaval caused by the sanctions, highlighting the limited effectiveness of humanitarian exemptions from the Security Council. Additionally, the author assesses how these sanctions unintentionally undermined Haiti's emerging democratic institutions and processes, revealing the complexities and unintended outcomes of international intervention.