Haitian protesters demonstrate against alliance with the United States and "welcome Putin."
Protesters in Haiti have been demonstrating against the alliance with the United States, while also turning to Moscow, Caracas, and Beijing for help in resolving the crisis, according to Le Journal de Montreal.
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| Protesters in Haiti. Photo: Reuters |
"We want to declare an end to our relationship with the United States. They have occupied this country long enough, and we don't want that to continue," protest leader Bronson told reporters.
According to media reports, participants in marches in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, declared President Moise and former head of state Michel Martelly to be "lackeys of Washington." Additionally, Haitians burned US flags and chanted: "Down with the Americans, welcome Putin!" Police used tear gas to disperse the protesters.
The first large-scale protests in the Republic of Haiti were held last week. People demanded President Jovenel Moise's resignation, accusing his government of failing to provide citizens with essential supplies.
Despite the ongoing turmoil in the country, Moise said he had no intention of resigning from his position.
According to media reports, there have been at least seven victims of the protest movement. Among them was a young man who was killed just meters from the presidential palace in Port-au-Prince.
