How true is this? REAL REASON U.S. IN HAITI? Why does the U.S. keep a military presence in Haiti?

How true is this?
REAL REASON U.S. IN HAITI?

Why does the U.S. keep a military presence in Haiti? Officially, it’s to maintain order in a country whose instability could "threaten peace" in the region.

But what you probably don’t know is the island brims with a sought-after metal called Iridium. Its extreme corrosion-resistance makes it valuable in a huge range of fields, including building spacecraft.

Add to that Haiti’s huge oil and copper reserves and you’ll understand why America may also like to have boots on the ground. Not to mention its strategic location between Cuba and Venezuela.

Here, human rights attorney and Haiti expert Ezili Danto outlines the island’s riches and why they’re a target for the US.

Cc ; @african_stream
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