Why is one side of this island poor, while the other is 10 times richer?
This is Hispaniola, a Caribbean island about 1,100 km from Florida, split into two countries:
• Haiti on the west
• Dominican Republic on the east
In Haiti, most people are Black, while in the Dominican Republic, many are mixed-race.
Haiti is extremely poor, with high crime rates.
In 2021, even the President was assassinated in his own home.
Meanwhile, life in the Dominican Republic is much more peaceful and prosperous.
So, why is Haiti so poor?
The main reason is history.
Haiti was a French colony that relied on slave labor. After gaining independence in 1804, it took decades for the world to recognize Haiti as a country. During this time, Haiti was forced to pay a huge debt to France, leaving the country broke. Today, problems like corruption and a lack of education make things worse.
On the other side, the Dominican Republic, colonized by Spain, focused on foreign investment, trade, and protecting its resources, which helped it grow.
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