Haitians unable to send money home - 10 MAR 09

Nearly thirty percent of Haiti's economy is based on remittances from family members who have left for a better economic life, including many of whom now live in the United States.

But as the US economic crisis leaves many people without work, fewer Haitians are able to send money back home.

Al Jazeera's John Terrett reports.

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• john terrett
• haiti
• economy
• new york
• remittance
• little haiti

[Jerimella]

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[rondar623]

Hmmm!

[mieroth]

Then how do I know that Al Jazeera aren't making this story up? =) I'd like to see both parties view, thanks. ;)

[lefonceur26]

As one may know that Most of Haitians back in Haiti rely on their relatives over here to do something, so there is no need to see those people complaining on T.V about misery. It's disturbing...

[mieroth]

o.O Well, I think it's interested to see the reactions of more than one party mentioned. Or else it's a bit one-sided. Or?

[lefonceur26]

more interesting? what would be more interesting about that?

[isatalhassan]

Tu are raison. Quant il n'y a pas d'argent, l'homme ne peut pas donner.

[mieroth]

This comes as no surprise. I think it would be more interesting to see the reaction of Haitians in Haiti though.

[takebackpower]

haha 1st