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title: Voodoo and the Political Destiny of Haiti
description: "  voodoo - Voodoo and the Political Destiny of Haiti"
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  name: Graciela Paula Caldeiro
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<h2 id="el-vudu-y-el-destino-politico-de-haiti">Voodoo and the Political Destiny of Haiti</h2>

<img decoding="async" loading="lazy" data-legacy-role="lead-image" alt="Voodoo and the Political Destiny of Haiti" class="itemImage" src="/img.foros/303144.gif">_The voodoo gods bow before the destiny of Haiti, Cameau Rameau_

The painting reflects the widespread voodoo belief that the gods take part in the politics of the island. Sometimes this means they help elect a president or overthrow one. Depicted here are the principal gods of Rada Voodoo in council over the future of Haiti.