Haiti's paramilitary gangs are expanding unchecked, armed with weapons of war and undeterred by the international security force funded by millions in U.S. aid.
The government in Haiti is facing a severe crisis, with the country experiencing a collapse of its governance structures amidst rising gang violence and political instability. Scripps News reported from the ground that the situation has deteriorated to the point where gangs control significant portions of the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to widespread fear and displacement among the population. The absence of effective leadership, coupled with the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, has left a power vacuum that has exacerbated the chaos. International efforts to stabilize the country have been largely ineffective, and the Haitian people are struggling with a lack of basic services, including healthcare and education, as the nation teeters on the brink of total collapse.