On Sunday Jean-Claude Duvalier unexpectedly arrived in Haiti. The former dictator has been absent for the past 25 years after he was forced into exile by an uprising against him . There is a great deal of controversy about his presence- he has not yet commented on his reason for being in the country. Some believe he plans to speak about the earthquake and aftermath, while others suspect a political move. Duvalier's dictatorship was characterized by oppression and fear, continued from the rule of his father Francois Duvalier. However, there may be those in favor of his return because he may bring stability to the broken political and economic environment of Haiti. Although there have not yet been any violent reactions to his arrival, the general atmosphere is one of uncertainty and anxiety.
Claire Van der Vort
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