1799. André Rigaud, in his offensive to eliminate Toussaint Louverture, seized
of Petit-Goâve
It was then the beginning of a civil war initiated by the mulatto André Rigaud who
let himself be taken in the trap of Gabriël d'Hédouville who, to get rid of the leaders
natives adopted the principle of "divide and rule".
Toussaint responded to the provocation of the Southern commander by taking control
of the city of Jacmel.
This civil war ended a year later with the defeat of Rigaud who
abandoned the island to take refuge in France.
1997. Resignation of Prime Minister Rosny Smarth
This resignation plunged the country into a crisis, and for 21 months, Haiti lived
without a head of government.