Days after Hurricane Matthew tore through western Haiti, the country is still in the process of evaluating the damage. Through excavation efforts, over 800 people have been pronounced dead and over 30,000 homes have been destroyed. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere (when measured by GDP per capita) and is also recovering from a nation-wide doctor strike during the summer, which has led to a shortage in medical officials. Furthermore, the hurricane has also wiped out a majority of the nation's primary cops, such as sugar, bananas and mangoes.
Following the earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010, the United States was a first-responder to provide aid in the country. One would expect that the United States would be quick to respond in the under-developed nation. In terms of the influence of the United States, the question of the extent of the aid provided is likely to be the most important aspect. Especially during a Presidential election year in which a new brand of leadership will be established within the United States. Therefore, the reach of this effect stems beyond simply the effects of the infrastructure within Haiti, but also the economic and social welfare of American citizens.
<http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/08/world/americas/haiti-hurricane-matthew.html?ref=world&_r=0>
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