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|type of villain = Dictator / [[Kleptocracy|Kleptocrat]]

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|crimes = Mass [[murder]] [[Torture]] Human rights abuses Embezzlement Corruption

|crimes = Mass [[murder]] [[Torture]] Human rights abuses [[Embezzlement]] Corruption [[Animal cruelty]] Mass starvation Cronyism [[Genocide]] [[Terrorism]]

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}}'''Jean-Claude Duvalier''', nicknamed '''"Baby Doc"''' (3 July 1951 – 4 October 2014), was a Haitian politician who was the President of Haiti from 1971 until he was overthrown by a popular uprising in February 1986. He succeeded his father [[François Duvalier]] as the ruler of Haiti after his death in 1971.

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By neglecting his role in government, Duvalier squandered considerable domestic and foreign goodwill and facilitated the dominance of Haitian affairs by a clique of hardline Duvalierist cronies, the so-called "dinosaurs". Foreign officials and observers also seemed tolerant toward "Baby Doc" in areas such as human rights monitoring and foreign countries were more generous to him with economic assistance. The [[Richard Nixon|Nixon]] administration restored the United States aid program for Haiti in 1971.

In response to an outbreak of African swine fever virus on the island in 1978, U.S. agricultural authorities insisted upon total eradication of Haiti's pig population in 1982. The Program for the Eradication of Porcine Swine Fever and for the Development of Pig Raising (PEPPADEP) spread already-serious economic devastation among the peasant population, who bred pigs as an investment.

In addition, reports that HIV/AIDS was becoming a major problem in Haiti caused tourism to decline dramatically in the early 1980s. By the mid-1980s, most Haitians expressed hopelessness and despair, as economic conditions further worsened and hunger and malnutrition spread.

Widespread discontent began manifesting further in March 1983, when Pope John Paul II visited Haiti. The pontiff declared that "things must change in Haiti", and he called on "all those who have power, riches and culture so that they can understand the serious and urgent responsibility to help their brothers and sisters". He called for a more equitable distribution of income, a more egalitarian social structure, and increased popular participation in public life. This message revitalized both laymen and clergy, contributed to increased popular mobilization and expanded political and social activism.

A revolt began in the provinces in 1985. The city of Gonaïves was the first to have street demonstrations and raids on food-distribution warehouses. From October 1985 to January 1986, the protests spread to six other cities, including Cap-Haïtien. By the end of that month, Haitians in the south had revolted. The most significant rioting there broke out in Les Cayes.

Duvalier responded with a 10 percent cut in staple food prices, the closing of independent radio stations, a cabinet reshuffle, and a crackdown by police and army units, but these moves failed to dampen the momentum of the popular uprising against the dynastic dictatorship. Duvalier's wife and advisers, intent on maintaining their grip on power, urged him to put down the rebellion and remain in office.

In the face of increasing social unrest, however, Duvalier and his wife left the country in February 1986, and a military council headed the country for several years. From 1986 Duvalier resided in France, despite the urging of Haitian authorities that he be extradited to stand trial for human rights abuses.

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 |type of villain = Dictator / [[Kleptocracy|Kleptocrat]]
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-|crimes = Mass [[murder]]<br>[[Torture]]<br>Human rights abuses<br>Embezzlement<br>Corruption
+|crimes = Mass [[murder]]<br>[[Torture]]<br>Human rights abuses<br>[[Embezzlement]]<br>Corruption<br>[[Animal cruelty]]<br>Mass starvation<br>Cronyism<br>[[Genocide]]<br>[[Terrorism]]
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 }}'''Jean-Claude Duvalier''', nicknamed '''"Baby Doc"''' (3 July 1951 – 4 October 2014), was a Haitian politician who was the President of Haiti from 1971 until he was overthrown by a popular uprising in February 1986. He succeeded his father [[François Duvalier]] as the ruler of Haiti after his death in 1971.
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 By neglecting his role in government, Duvalier squandered considerable domestic and foreign goodwill and facilitated the dominance of Haitian affairs by a clique of hardline Duvalierist cronies, the so-called "dinosaurs". Foreign officials and observers also seemed tolerant toward "Baby Doc" in areas such as human rights monitoring and foreign countries were more generous to him with economic assistance. The [[Richard Nixon|Nixon]] administration restored the United States aid program for Haiti in 1971.
+In response to an outbreak of African swine fever virus on the island in 1978, U.S. agricultural authorities insisted upon total eradication of Haiti's pig population in 1982. The Program for the Eradication of Porcine Swine Fever and for the Development of Pig Raising (PEPPADEP) spread already-serious economic devastation among the peasant population, who bred pigs as an investment.
+In addition, reports that HIV/AIDS was becoming a major problem in Haiti caused tourism to decline dramatically in the early 1980s. By the mid-1980s, most Haitians expressed hopelessness and despair, as economic conditions further worsened and hunger and malnutrition spread.
+Widespread discontent began manifesting further in March 1983, when Pope John Paul II visited Haiti. The pontiff declared that "things must change in Haiti", and he called on "all those who have power, riches and culture so that they can understand the serious and urgent responsibility to help their brothers and sisters". He called for a more equitable distribution of income, a more egalitarian social structure, and increased popular participation in public life. This message revitalized both laymen and clergy, contributed to increased popular mobilization and expanded political and social activism.
+A revolt began in the provinces in 1985. The city of Gonaïves was the first to have street demonstrations and raids on food-distribution warehouses. From October 1985 to January 1986, the protests spread to six other cities, including Cap-Haïtien. By the end of that month, Haitians in the south had revolted. The most significant rioting there broke out in Les Cayes.
+Duvalier responded with a 10 percent cut in staple food prices, the closing of independent radio stations, a cabinet reshuffle, and a crackdown by police and army units, but these moves failed to dampen the momentum of the popular uprising against the dynastic dictatorship. Duvalier's wife and advisers, intent on maintaining their grip on power, urged him to put down the rebellion and remain in office.
 In the face of increasing social unrest, however, Duvalier and his wife left the country in February 1986, and a military council headed the country for several years. From 1986 Duvalier resided in France, despite the urging of Haitian authorities that he be extradited to stand trial for human rights abuses.
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 [[Category:Torturer]]
 [[Category:Wealthy]]
-[[Category:Extravagent]]
+[[Category:Extravagant]]
 [[Category:Embezzlers]]
 [[Category:Corrupt Officials]]
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 [[Category:Propagandist]]
 [[Category:Delusional]]
+[[Category:Eco Destroyer]]
+[[Category:Elitist]]
+[[Category:Oppressors]]
+[[Category:Mongers]]
+[[Category:Arrogant]]
+[[Category:Cowards]]
+[[Category:Drug Dealers]]
+[[Category:Haiti]]
+[[Category:Xenophobes]]
+[[Category:Misogynists]]
+[[Category:Anti-LGBT]]