Haiti's spiral of misery

The assassination of President Moïse was just the latest calamity to befall Haiti. Why is the country so dysfunctional?

Jovenel Moise.
(Image credit: REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo)

The assassination of President Moïse was just the latest calamity to befall Haiti. Why is the country so dysfunctional? Here's everything you need to know:

Who's in charge?

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