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Bus Service Section needs to be edited

The "Bus Service" section doesn't make any sense and I can't edit it as I don't understand what the writer is trying to say. Also, the whole section has been copied word for word from Haiti Libre (see link in the section. An example of the section:

Under the metal body of "The Haitian pride," a 300-hp diesel engine and chassis doubled. And, for better visibility, a rear view camera for the controls of driver. Manufactured from the assembly of parts purchased abroad, the bus is equipped with, among other things with, televisions, sound system, custom lamps, window laminated four whose four for exit, sanitary facilities, 54 individual reclining seats, to ensure relaxation, security and comfort of travelers.

Can anyone help with this?

Ellie - 86.130.60.63 14:16, 12 February 2014‎

Section 2.2.1 & 2.2.2 dates of when spanish/french colonial rule switched over

in the titles it says spain ruled from 1492-1625 and france from 1625-1804 but in the actual body text it only makes reference to the Treaty of Ryswick of 1697, implying it was spanish in (1492-1697) then french (1697-1804) 67.21.158.14 (talk) 20:30, 7 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

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Semi-protected edit request on 5 May 2023

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gainst = against 2603:8000:D300:D0F:2931:A6A7:3D47:5C8E (talk) 03:24, 5 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Done Dawnseeker2000 03:37, 5 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

La Navidad wasn’t the first European settlement in America

Vinland - settled by the Norse - was to my knowledge the first time Europeans settled (built housing) in the Americas. I suggest it should be changed to “the first successful (this is up to debate) European settlement…” 2A00:23EE:2210:4E39:A52D:50DF:4C66:B01D (talk) 19:19, 28 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 5 October 2023

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Beginning of the third paragraph, "maroons" has an existing page that is not linked to. This is the first instance of the term in the article.

Change

"In the midst of the French Revolution (1789–99), slaves, maroons, and free people of color"

to

"In the midst of the French Revolution (1789–99), slaves, maroons, and free people of color" Mark20044 (talk) 16:30, 5 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Done —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 00:05, 6 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 5 October 2023 (2)

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Section: "French rule (1625–1804)", last paragraph.

Change "Maroons" to "maroons". The existing article, as well as the other source below, do not treat the term as a proper noun so it should not be capitalized.

Additionally, the citation for the term is out of date; the Encyclopaedia Britannica article on Haiti does not use the term. Suggest changing it to the page on the maroon community: https://www.britannica.com/topic/maroon-community Mark20044 (talk) 16:47, 5 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Creating a new section as this is essentially a different edit request. —TechnoSquirrel69 (sigh) 00:02, 6 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Done Pinchme123 (talk) 13:59, 6 October 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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I would like to change the word "slaves" to "enslaved people" QueeneAllie (talk) 14:08, 12 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Done for now: I've made the change for sensitivity purposes, and it should remain unless anyone else disagrees. I wonder if there's a policy for these types of word changes, as I see them quite frequently in various contexts. Thanks for the contribution!
— Urro^{[talk][edits]} ⋮ 15:03, 12 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Michel Patrick Boisvert is acting prime minister.

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^ https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article286381980.html

207.96.32.81 (talk) 01:29, 13 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Done Jamedeus (talk) 02:19, 13 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is no government

Should me mention "None" as a de-facto government? - Knowledgekid87 (talk) 19:14, 16 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Even for states that have been in practical anarchy, usually the de facto government is referred to as "transitional" or "provisional." More rarely, I've seen "disputed" used in place of any government when another political body claims legitimacy (see Libya c. 2011). Clyde H. Mapping (talk) 22:25, 16 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

A Failed state is being talked about by academics.

Forsans, Nicolas (2024-03-13). "How Haiti became a failed state". The Conversation. Retrieved 2024-03-17. Moxy🍁 04:15, 17 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, but the last I've heard is that no transitional or provisional government has been formed yet. At the very least we should go with the "disputed" option. - Knowledgekid87 (talk) 14:00, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Revision of recent overturned edits for consensus on March 18 2024

You may begin Rambling Rambler as per your WP:ONUS request on why my recent edits backed by citations need to be excluded given the fact that it is based on current events suitable for a WP:LEAD (as well as subtly addressing the spiraling “Cannibal” misinformation that is taking social-media by storm by some pretty well-known media personalities that I will not name or haven’t you noticed?). It was written in conjunction with the current political climate and organizations involved in an insurgence in Haiti and was in no way meant to be trivial. Savvyjack23 (talk) 23:20, 18 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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