Endemic instability, murderous dictators, more than 30 coups and a seemingly endless series of hurricanes and other natural disasters have claimed countless souls over Haiti's tumultuous 206-year history, leaving it the Americas' poorest country and utterly dependent on foreign aid.Much more on the scope of Haiti's catastrophe here.
Add to that Tuesday's 7.0-magnitude quake, the strongest to hit what is now Haiti since 1770. Initial reports on its destruction are frightening.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Misery In Haiti
Haiti earthquake coverage from National Public Radio:
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