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Gilliam Sam and the Corruption of Haiti
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Gilliam Sam developed a corrupt scheme in which the government would pay for goods that did not exist, allowing him to pocket the payments. This corruption further weakened the political instability of Haiti at the time.
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Gilliam Sam established a corrupt system where he would order and receive payments for non-existent goods while also bribing officials in Europe.
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Corruption
Summary
Gilliam Sam established a corrupt system where he would order and receive payments for non-existent goods while also bribing officials in Europe. This is a common practice among West-backed dictators.
ChapterGilliam Sam and the Corruption of Haiti
EpisodePart One: Pappa Doc and Baby Doc: Dictators of Haiti
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Francois Duvalier's rise to power in the chaotic political climate of Haiti can be traced back to a series of tumultuous and revolutionary events, including a plot to overthrow the Haitian president that resulted in the destruction of the presidential palace and the appointment of several short-lived leaders.
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Haiti, Presidential History
Summary
Francois Duvalier's rise to power in the chaotic political climate of Haiti can be traced back to a series of tumultuous and revolutionary events, including a plot to overthrow the Haitian president that resulted in the destruction of the presidential palace and the appointment of several short-lived leaders.