13 Facts About Louis Borno

Louis Borno became part of the professional mixed-race elite in Haiti, setting up a law practice on his return.

In 1899, Louis Borno served as a diplomat in the Dominican Republic.

Louis Borno, appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs, negotiated a US commitment to the economic development of the country and refused to transfer any territory.

When President Dartiguenave had served out his term, Louis Borno was elected by the State Council on 10 April 1922, to the surprise of the Americans.

Louis Borno maintained a policy of "honest and frank cooperation", as Borno called it, and persuaded the Americans to help develop the country economically.

Louis Borno decided in June 1922 to take out a loan of 23 million dollars to clear all debts.

Louis Borno reduced export taxes and soon the trade deficit balanced.

Louis Borno relied on the Catholic Church, with congregations coming from France to develop low-cost quality education throughout the country.

Louis Borno went to the United States in 1926, where he met President Calvin Coolidge.

Louis Borno mainly settled old border conflicts with Dominican President Horacio Vasquez in 1929.

Louis Borno maintained a Council of State, whose 21 members he had appointed.

Louis Borno was re-elected by this body on 12 April 1926, which aroused opposition in the press.

Louis Borno appointed a commission for this purpose, chaired by Cameron Forbes, who arrived in December 1929.