Haiti: It’s Not so Bad!

Interesting report in the Christian Science Monitor suggesting that Haiti’s reputation for violence and crime—which keeps legions of tourists away—is overblown. A spokesman for the UN police force in Haiti told the newspaper: “It’s a big myth. Port-au-Prince is no more dangerous than any big city. You can go to New York and get pickpocketed and held at gunpoint. The same goes for cities in Mexico or Brazil.” In fact, UN statistics show that the murder rate in Jamaica, for example, is much higher than it is in Haiti. Sounds like it’s high time for Haiti tourism officials to re-Brand That Nation! While we’re dispensing advice, if a visit to Haiti is in your future, consider your air travel options carefully.

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