[news] UN commander dead in Haiti amid pressure from elite

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General Bacellar's death exposes contradictions of UN mission

SOA Grad and Former Pinochet Operative Leading Forces in Haiti

Bacellar's death comes on the heels of Boulos's announcement of a nationwide general strike on Monday aimed at forcing the UN mission to get tough with bandits in Cite Soleil. The term "Bandits" is often seen as a code word for Lavalas supporters, and Cite Soleil has served as a launching site for massive demonstrations demanding the return of ousted president Jean-Bertrand Aristide.

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