Haiti’s Armed Neighborhood Groups

February 05, 2026 00:12:13
Haiti’s Armed Neighborhood Groups
History of the Caribbeans | Exploring Resilience and Culture
Haiti’s Armed Neighborhood Groups

Feb 05 2026 | 00:12:13

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Show Notes

The Evolution of the Streets: Haiti’s Neighborhood Groups

In this episode of THE HISTORY OF THE CARIBBEAN, we trace the complex and harrowing evolution of armed groups in Haiti. This is not a story of random chaos, but a systematic history of power, betrayal, and the vacuum left by a retreating state.

Since the collapse of the Duvalier regime in nineteen eighty six, the line between community defense and organized control has been blurred. From the remnants of the Tonton Macoute to the rise of political "chimères" and today’s powerful federations, we examine how these groups moved from the shadows to the center of national power.

We look beyond the headlines to understand the true cost of this history: the impact on the families, the markets, and the social fabric of Port-au-Prince. This is a documentary-grade look at how neighborhood survival transformed into a struggle for the nation’s soul.

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Join us as we explore the history that shaped the present.

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