In violation of Haiti’s constitution, Aristide returned to office in an election in late 2000. The credibility of this election, was once again contested domestically and internationally. Throughout that period, international community frustrations gradually set in.
Commissions on drug trafficking and money laundering agencies were created to specifically track, assist and advise Haiti’s increase in organized crime.
In 2003, Aristide started visiting China to negotiate $6 million business ventures.
In 2004, the NED, USAID succeeded in a coup for Aristide’s overthrow.