the issue of double nationality in Haiti

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Yet the issue of double nationality in Haiti is bigger than the Boulos family and the Boulos case. It is reminiscent of the United States saga some two hundred thirty years ago withholding the right to citizenship to the black population after a black regiment has helped George Washington win independence from the British government.

The Haitian Diaspora is sending almost $3 billion per year to Haiti, yet it has no political power out of this goodwill self taxation.

There is no movement to initiate the process of double nationality that, under the best conditions, will take at least 11 years to become a full fledged law.

Read more here: caribbeannetnews.com/news-12789--6-6--.html

Caribbean News, December 11 2008, 8:03 AM

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