“CARICOM’s neocolonial function can be seen most clearly through its interactions with Haiti. Haiti did not join CARICOM until 2002, but almost from its origins in 1973, CARICOM was engaged with Haiti. While many of the CARICOM’s original member states resisted Haiti’s membership, citing political and linguistic differences, others saw Haiti, due to its geographic proximity and large population, as an ideal export market for locally-produced goods.”
In the interest of advancing political education around the history and current role of CARICOM and its neocolonial function with regards to Haiti, the Haiti/Americas Team of the Black Alliance for Peace has published this comprehensive FACT SHEET on CARICOM and Haiti: Integration or Imperialism?