Soldados se enfrentan a tiros con policías en Haití

In Haiti, a soldier died and another was injured during a clash with police protesting their working conditions. The protests began after several officers were dismissed for attempting to unionize. The police demand the reinstatement of their colleagues. The Haitian army, disbanded in 1995, was reinstated in 2017 by President Jovenel Moïse to handle border patrol and disaster assistance, staying out of internal affairs.

What was the main reason for the conflict between soldiers and police officers in Haiti?

• A disagreement over territory

• A military training exercise

• A protest by police over working conditions

• A political rally gone wrong

What triggered the police protests in Haiti?

• A change in leadership

• The dismissal of officers for unionizing

• A new government policy

• An increase in crime rates

What demand did the protesting police officers make?

• Higher salaries

• More vacation days

• Better equipment

• Reinstatement of dismissed colleagues

When was the Haitian military originally disbanded?

• 2000

• 1995

• 2010

• 1990

What role was the reinstated Haitian military supposed to play according to President Jovenel Moïse?

• Manage the country's economy

• Lead the police force

• Patrol borders and assist in natural disasters

• Engage in political affairs