The Haitian Times
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By Onz Chery
CAP-HAITIEN — Activist Tristan ‘Mahfoud’ Matiado is certain “they’re” out to kill him, he said. While hiding with his girlfriend and son, a struggling Matiado relies on money from friends overseas. On top of that, Matiado is disgusted by the trash-filled streets, corrupt politicians, alleged embezzlement schemes and so much more.
In May, when Matiado traveled to the Dominican Republic he was ready to move there permanently.
“Everything is set in stone for me to hate Haiti,” Matiado, 27, said. “But I find it crazy not to love Haiti. I won’t choose to go to another country.”
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