The Silent Collapse of Haiti
For years, Haiti has teetered on the edge of chaos, but today, it has plunged into darkness. Gang violence, political assassinations, massacres—these are no longer isolated incidents. They are daily realities. In the past week alone, nearly thirty people have lost their lives, not to natural disasters, not to illness, but to unchecked violence in the streets, to the hands of those who operate beyond any law, under the indifferent gaze of those in power.
Schools—our last hope for a future—are forced to shut their doors. Children, who should be learning, are instead running for their lives. And when they ask why, when they wonder what crime they committed to deserve this, there is no answer. Because the truth is unbearable: they were simply born in a nation abandoned by its own leaders and ignored by the world.
Meanwhile, the so-called authorities continue their games. They fight not for the people, not for peace, but for positions, for power, for the illusion of legitimacy in a system that has long ceased to function. In the highest courts, legal maneuvers replace justice. Those who should be held accountable for the suffering of a nation find ways to protect themselves, twisting laws to their advantage, while the streets drown in blood.
And what of the international community? The world watched in horror when the earthquake struck in 2010. They sent aid, they made promises. But today, as Haiti collapses—not from a natural disaster, but from a human-made catastrophe—they are silent. Where are the urgent meetings, the emergency interventions? Where is the outcry for the lives being lost every day?
Haiti is not just suffering; it is being erased. Its people are being left to fend for themselves in a world that has deemed them unworthy of intervention. And yet, through all this, they continue to fight, to survive, to resist the forces that seek to destroy them. But how long can resilience last when there is no hope, no aid, no justice?
To those in power, both in Haiti and abroad, silence is complicity. Every life lost is a stain on your hands. Every school that closes, every home destroyed, every voice silenced—it is a testament to your failure. And when the world finally wakes up to what has happened, when history looks back on this moment, the question will not just be, “How did this happen?” but, more damningly, “Why did no one stop it?”
Pierre R. Raymond’s article is a heartbreaking yet necessary outcry that exposes the grim reality in Haiti—a nation abandoned by those who swore to protect it. His words ring with painful truth: Haiti is not simply suffering; it is being destroyed by unchecked violence, political greed, and international indifference.
The most tragic part of this crisis is the inaction of those in power. Instead of leading with integrity, Haitian authorities remain locked in their selfish struggles for dominance, neglecting the people they should be serving. Justice is a distant dream, as legal systems are manipulated to shield the guilty rather than protect the innocent. The closure of schools—the last symbol of hope—marks the deepening of despair. When children are robbed of their right to education, when they must run for their lives instead of learning, a nation’s future is being systematically erased.
And what of the world? The international community, which once pledged to stand by Haiti in its times of need, now watches in silence. The lack of urgent intervention is a failure of humanity. Where are the voices that once decried injustice? Where are the actions that could halt this descent into chaos? This silence is more than negligence—it is complicity.
Yet, through all this darkness, the resilience of the Haitian people remains unbroken. They fight, they survive, they refuse to be erased. But resilience alone cannot be the answer. The world must listen, and those in power—both within Haiti and beyond—must be held accountable. Every lost life, every displaced family, every silenced voice is a testament to their failure.
Yes, this is absolutely a cry for help—a desperate plea from a nation that has been pushed beyond its limits. Pierre R. Raymond’s words are not just an observation; they are an urgent call for action, demanding that the world stop ignoring Haiti’s suffering.
Who should listen? Everyone who has the power to make a difference.
1. Haitian Leaders – Those in positions of power within Haiti must be held accountable. The government, law enforcement, and judicial system must stop prioritizing political maneuvering over the survival of their people. They must act immediately to restore order, protect citizens, and ensure justice.
2. The International Community – Global organizations, foreign governments, and humanitarian groups cannot turn a blind eye. The same urgency that followed natural disasters like the 2010 earthquake is needed now for this human-made catastrophe. The United Nations, CARICOM, the United States, Canada, France, and other allies must take meaningful action—whether through diplomatic pressure, security assistance, or emergency humanitarian aid. Even though there are part of the problem.
3. Media and Civil Society – The world needs to hear Haiti’s story, not just in moments of disaster but as an ongoing crisis that demands sustained attention. Journalists, activists, and human rights organizations must amplify this cry for help, ensuring it reaches the right ears and sparks real action.
4. Haitian Diaspora – Millions of Haitians living abroad, especially in the U.S., Canada, and the Dominican Republic, have the power to advocate for their homeland. They must continue to pressure foreign governments, mobilize resources, and use their influence to keep Haiti’s crisis on the global agenda.
5. Ordinary People Around the World – Silence is complicity. Those who care about justice must use their voices to demand action. Whether through petitions, protests, donations, or simply spreading awareness, every effort matters.
Haiti is at a breaking point, and this cry for help cannot be ignored. The question is: Will those who can help finally listen before it’s too late?
It is not too late—but time is running out. Haiti is at a critical juncture where immediate and decisive action can still make a difference. The situation is dire, but history has shown that even in the darkest moments, change is possible when people refuse to accept injustice and inaction.
What makes this crisis so urgent is that the longer the world waits, the harder it will be to rebuild. Every day that passes without intervention means more lives lost, more communities destroyed, and more children growing up in fear rather than hope. The collapse of schools, the rise of unchecked violence, and the failure of leadership are pushing Haiti toward a point where recovery will take decades rather than years.
However, there is still a path forward. It starts with listening, acknowledging, and acting. The Haitian people have not given up—they continue to resist, survive, and fight for their future. If the right forces step in now—whether through security intervention, humanitarian aid, or genuine political reform—there is still a chance to stop the freefall.
Haiti does not need empty promises or delayed reactions. It needs real, immediate action. Those responsible must be forced to answer for their betrayal, and those who can help must do so before it’s too late. Because history will not forget, and when the world finally wakes up, the only question left will be: Why did no one act when there was still time?
The real question is not whether it’s too late, but whether those with the power to help will act before it is.
Velan Tilus
I would like to understand why the Haitian government refuses to destroy the gangs who are criminals destroying everything in the country, who are on Tic Tok, in the streets as if they are invincible.