From the verdict of Brian Dean Curran to that of the UN experts

In 2003, Haiti was experiencing a severe sociopolitical crisis. The Lavalas government and the opposition were at odds. It was in this context that the then American ambassador, Brian Dean Curran, involved in seeking a solution to the crisis and nearing the end of his mission, delivered a farewell speech. This took place on July 9, 2003, during an evening organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Haiti (AMCHAM). This speech remains relevant as it is still applicable today. The American diplomat had to tell some hard truths to the poli