The Péligre Dam originated from an alliance between the United States government and a Haitian dictator in the 1950s. What stemmed from this political alliance proved to be detrimental to multiple generations of Haitian people as well as the local environment. The dam was planned by the United …show more content…
The lives of the Haitian people who lived near the river were thrown into a state of instability. Before the Péligre Dam, farming by the Artibonite river proved to be successful because of the rich soil and availability of water. The past stability of the environment helped the farmers profit from their land which helped the economy prosper. Not only did the Haitians have financial gains, their quality of life was much better. The successful farms ensured that everyone was well fed, therefore improving the overall well-being of those living in that