Jean-Bertrand Aristide, elected in December 1990, was ousted in a military coup in September 1991, which led to significant political turmoil in Haiti. After years of political instability and violent repression under the military regime, Aristide's supporters, alongside international allies, pushed for his reinstatement. The situation escalated when the United Nations imposed sanctions on Haiti, hoping to facilitate a return to democratic governance. In 1994, under President Bill Clinton's administration, the U.S. initiated a military intervention, leading to the deployment of troops to restore Aristide. On October 15, 1994, U.S. forces successfully facilitated Aristide's return to Port-au-Prince. His reinstatement was celebrated by many Haitians as a moment of hope for the restoration of democracy and the rule of law in their country. The intervention, however, was not without controversy, as some criticized U.S. motives and the long-term implications of their involvement in Haitian politics.