Haití: protestan corrupción por séptimo día

Haití: protestan corrupción por séptimo día

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Social Studies, History, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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In Haiti, protests erupted against corruption and economic mismanagement, demanding President Jovenel Moïse's resignation for failing to investigate previous government corruption linked to the Petrocaribe program. Despite protests, Moïse refuses to step down. A Senate investigation implicated 14 ex-officials in misappropriating $3.8 billion from Petrocaribe during Michel Martelly's presidency, but no one has been prosecuted.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the protests in Haiti's capital?

To demand economic reforms

To support the president

To protest against corruption and economic mismanagement

To celebrate a national holiday

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the protesters demand from President Jovenel Moïse?

To hold a national election

To increase taxes

To resign from his position

To implement new laws

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Petrocaribe program related to?

A subsidized energy program

An educational reform

A military alliance

A healthcare initiative

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the Senate investigation reveal about former officials?

They were praised for their service

They were linked to the misappropriation of funds

They were awarded for economic growth

They were unrelated to any corruption

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much money was allegedly misappropriated from the Petrocaribe funds?

3.8 billion dollars

2.3 billion dollars

5 billion dollars

1.5 billion dollars