There aren t many people, relative to the entire population, running the show. And, let me tell you, the wealth is unbelievable. They have a monopoly on the situation. They re maybe importing rice, then they may export coffee or oranges or whatever. Always, and the rich plan to keep it that way, that s how they make their money.
Slavery is alive and well in Haiti.
That s what it is, slavery. It s even worse than slavery, really, because at least with slavery you were offered some fringe benefits, as far as housing. In this situation, you re offered hard labor and that s it. If you get enough money to buy a machete so you can chop down a few trees to weave together a hut and pack mud on the side of it, good for you. If not, tough luck.