History: July 7 (#2)

History: July 7 (#2)
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July 7, 2021 Haitian crisis: Haitian President Jovenel Moïse is assassinated in his residence in the capital of Port-au-Prince.

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On July 7, in the year 2021: Haitian crisis: Haitian Pres ident Jovenel Moïse is assassinated in his residence in the capital of Port-au-Prince. The existing political, economic, and social crisis began with protests across cities in Haiti on 7 July 2018 in response to rising fuel prices.

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Why July 7, 2021 matters: Haitian crisis: Haitian Presiden t Jovenel Moïse is assassinated in his residence in the capital of Port-au-Prince. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: July 7, 2021 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: Haitian crisis: Haitian President Jovenel Moïse is assassinated in his residence in the capital of Port-au-Prince. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_crisis_(2018%E2%80%93present) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)