Ben Rhodes: the US should build a coalition to help Haiti’s political turmoil

Ben Rhodes: The US Should Build a Coalition To Help Haiti’s Political Turmoil | GZERO World

Haiti is not only grappling with political unrest following the president's assassination — the Caribbean nation also needs COVID vaccines, and is eager to curb gang violence. What should the US do? Former National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes wants America to lead a coalition of nations from the Western Hemisphere that'll "address some of the basic needs" in crisis-plagued Haiti. Watch his interview with Ian Bremmer on the upcoming episode of GZERO World. Check local listings for US public television.

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