James Beltis

A group of young Haitians are shown sitting around a table in a room without glass in the windows.

Meet the Petrochallengers: A new generation wants to bring accountability to Haiti. Can they succeed?

April 29, 2019
Protest

Leaders are accused of embezzling well over a billion dollars earmarked for social and development projects in Haiti, fueling protests that shut down the country.

Meet the Petrochallengers: A new generation wants to bring accountability to Haiti. Can they succeed?

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