1986–1995: (The Volatile Transition of Paper and Iron): This nine-year period is titled “Paper and Iron,” representing the conflict between newfound constitu…

1986–1995: (The Volatile Transition of Paper and Iron): This nine-year period is titled “Paper and Iron,” representing the conflict between newfound constitutional aspirations and the continued reality of military force. The narrative documents the fragile democratic attempts that followed the exile of the Duvalier dynasty. It details the rise of popular movements and the subsequent military interventions that characterized this decade. The authors examine the specific power struggles that led to the various overthrows and restorations of the era. This chapter serves as the concluding chronological section of the historical account, bringing the story of the Haitian people to 1995.