<human>:  Why can't Haiti seem to govern itself? The political instability has been doing on for decades.
<bot>: Here are some reasons why it’s hard for Haiti to govern itself: In the past, the country was ruled by a dictator, François Duvalier. This was part of what created instability in the country. There have also been several major military coups in the country’s history. Both of these factors reduced Haiti’s ability to develop. The country’s government lacks a strong rule of law, and many people have been injured or killed in political violence. A series of natural disasters has also contributed to Haiti’s poor governance. In addition, Haiti’s population is the second-poorest in the Americas, which has made it difficult for the country to govern itself well.