Hurricane Melissa Exposes Haiti’s Chronic Neglect and the Cost of Global Apathy

When Hurricane Melissa struck the Haitian coastal town of Petit-Goâve, it did more than flood streets and topple homes; it exposed decades of systemic neglect that have turned natural disasters into human catastrophes. As the La Digue river burst its banks in the dead of night, children were swept away, families torn apart, and communities left to mourn under a sky still indifferent to their pain. Why Was Haiti Left So Vulnerable to Disaster? Despite clear signs that a Category 5 hurricane was brewing, authorities and international organizations failed to adequately prepare. The United Nations’ World Food Program admitted it...