Fidel blames West imperialism for Haitian poverty

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has strongly criticized the West for its 'abusive' economic approach that has brought about 'shame' in Haiti.

In a Friday article reflecting the 83-year-old former president's perspective on the recent deadly earthquake in Haiti, Castro wrote, "Haiti is an embarrassment for our times, in a world in which most people still are victims of exploitation and abuse."

"Haiti is the perfect product of colonialism and imperialism ... of military intervention and having its natural resources looted," he was quoted by local media as saying.

Castro called for true transformation in the region, saying that "it is time for real and true solutions for this brother nation [Haiti]."

Both Cuba and Haiti have been occupied by the United States in the past.

Castro's comments come as the US seeks to deploy 10,000 troops that will take control of Haiti's capital Port-Au-Prince in order to, according to Washington, maintain security.

In a rare move, Cuba allowed its archenemy, the US, to use the communist Caribbean nation's airspace for aid delivery to Haiti.

Source: PressTV.
Link: http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=116277§ionid=351020702.