Liberté ou la Mort: The Time for Haitians to Rise and Reclaim Their Nation

Haiti, the first Black republic in the world, was born from the blood, courage, and resilience of its people. The unyielding bravery of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Toussaint Louverture, Henri Christophe, Alexandre Pétion, and countless other revolutionaries shattered the chains of oppression and gave birth to an independent nation in 1804. They fought with fire in their hearts and a conviction that freedom was the only option. “Liberté ou la Mort”—Liberty or Death—was not just a slogan; it was a promise that the Haitian people would rather die standing than live kneeling.

Today, that promise is being broken.

Haiti is no longer under the rule of colonial oppressors, but the nation is shackled once again—this time by ruthless gangs and corrupt elites who have seized control of the land that was once won through blood and sacrifice. These modern-day oppressors, both in the streets and in the halls of power, have plunged Haiti into chaos and despair. But the soul of Dessalines still burns in the hearts of every Haitian, and now is the time for that fire to reignite.

A Nation Under Siege

Haiti is being held hostage by gangs who control over 80% of Port-au-Prince and other major regions. These street gangs, armed to the teeth, terrorize innocent citizens—murdering, kidnapping, and violating women and children. They choke the life out of the economy by blocking roads, preventing food, fuel, and medical supplies from reaching those in desperate need.

But the problem is not just in the streets. Suit-wearing gangsters in government, politics, and business collude with these violent groups, profiting from the suffering of their own people. These elites, who should be working to build a stronger nation, instead line their pockets while Haiti burns.

Children are dying of hunger. Women are living in fear. Elders are left to perish without care. And all the while, these gangs—both in the streets and in the suites—tighten their grip on the neck of the nation.

Liberté ou la Mort: The Battle Must Begin Again

Haitians cannot and must not sit idly by while their homeland crumbles. The spirit of Dessalines, Christophe, and Pétion demands action. Our ancestors did not shed their blood for us to sit on the sidelines while Haiti is destroyed.

The time has come for all Haitians—at home and in the diaspora—to rise up and take back what is rightfully ours. This is not the time for fear. It is the time for courage. Just as our forefathers stood against the greatest military forces of their time, we too must now stand against the tyranny of gangs and corruption.

To Those in Haiti: The Fight Begins at Home

For those in Haiti, the battle for freedom is right outside your door. Do not allow fear to silence you. Unite as communities, form alliances, and take back your neighborhoods from these criminals. Our people are strong, our resolve is unbreakable. If gangs can take control of the streets, Haitians can take them back.

• Organize resistance at the community level. Protect your neighborhoods, defend your families, and refuse to be intimidated.
• Stand together. When we are divided, they win. When we are united, nothing can stop us.

To the Haitian Diaspora: You Are Our Strongest Weapon

For those in the diaspora—Haitians living in the United States, Canada, France, the Dominican Republic, and beyond—your role is just as critical. You may not be in Haiti, but Haiti lives within you.

• Provide resources. Fund grassroots organizations that are empowering communities to resist gang control. Every dollar, every resource counts in this fight.
• Use your voice. Raise awareness about Haiti’s suffering in the international arena. Demand that world leaders take decisive action to support the Haitian people, not corrupt politicians.
• Lobby for international intervention that truly supports the people, not the elites. Pressure your governments to ensure that aid and support reach those who need it most.

A Call to Arms: Take Back Haiti Now

This is not a time for negotiation. Gangs understand only one language—strength. We must meet them head-on with unrelenting force. The streets of Haiti must be reclaimed, block by block, until every corner of our nation breathes freedom again.

Suit-wearing elites who have betrayed Haiti must be exposed and held accountable. The days of profiting off the suffering of the Haitian people are over. It’s time for justice to be served.

To the Youth: You Are Haiti’s Greatest Hope

The future of Haiti lies in the hands of its youth. You are the torchbearers of Dessalines’ legacy. Do not let your ancestors’ sacrifice be in vain. Educate yourselves, organize, and take action. Haiti needs your passion, your energy, and your unwavering determination.

“Liberté ou la Mort” Is Not Just a Memory—It Is a Mission

This is not just another call for change. This is a call for survival. Either we reclaim Haiti, or we allow our homeland to be swallowed by the darkness of violence and corruption. There is no middle ground.

The time to act is NOW. Stand up, fight back, and let the world know that Haiti belongs to its people, not to criminals and traitors.

“Liberté ou la Mort”—Freedom or Death—will once again define our destiny. If we do not fight for our nation, who will?

To all Haitians, wherever you are—this is your moment. The blood of our ancestors courses through your veins. Rise. Fight. Reclaim Haiti.

Haiti will be free again. But only if we have the courage to fight for it.