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In an attempt to remove all foreign influence from the country, Duvalier exiled all of Haiti's foreign-born bishops. This got him excommunicated from the Catholic Church. All his actions changed the status-quo in Haiti; Francois Duvalier exercised all power in Haiti.

Duvalier suffered a heart attack in 59, he was unconscious for nine hours; it is believed that he suffered neurological damage while unconscious that affected his mental health.] power was left in the hands of Clément Barbot, leader of the Tonton Macoutes. Upon Duvalier recovery he accused Barbot of trying to oust him. After a lengthy search for him, he was captured and shot by the Tonton Macoutes. he began violating his own constitution. He replaced the bicameral senate with a unicameral one . He then rigged the next presidential election where he was the sole candidate Duvalier’s term was set to expire in 1963 and his constitution did not allow for re-election. After winning the election again Duvalier passed through a constitutional amendment which made him "President for Life", The amendment gave Duvalier absolute power within Haiti and the ight to name his successor.
Duvalier was a master of manipulation. Using the concept of voodoo , Duvalier was able to create a cult personality about himself. Rumors circulated that Duvalier was a sorcerer with great powers. Due to the mythos surrounding him, many would be rebels decided against opposing Duvalier. Duvalier’s foreign relations with other countries were mixed. He clashed frequently with neighboring country and President Juan Bosch. Relations were so bad that Haiti was almost invaded by the Dominican Republic. Relations with the United States did not fare any better. U.S. President John F. Kennedy look...

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...net members and firing them. He attempted to appear as a benevolent ruler and cut food prices. When such methods failed He suspended freedom of speech and utilized police and military forces to stop the riots.

the international community began to pressure Duvalier addicate his position and flee Haiti. He was even offered asylum in Jamaica. He declined their offer. Foreign aid was suspended and the state of economic hopelessness grew worse. Violence erupted in the streets and spread finally to the capital : Port-au-Prince. Members of the military who were Sympathetic to the plight of the poor confronted Duvalier regime and requested his departure. Jean Claude no longer had any backup within Haiti. He left Haiti in exile. Before his departure, created an interim legislature, the Conseil National de Gouvernement. The was the end of the Duvalier rule in Haiti.

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