Haiti Turmoil: Gangs Escalate Violence, Defying State of Emergency

Haiti is ensnared in a deepening crisis as criminal gangs, surpassing the capabilities of national security forces, intensify efforts to overthrow the government. The situation has triggered widespread chaos, forcing thousands to flee their homes and prompting the government to declare a state of emergency in the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Criminal organizations with unprecedented strength have intensified their attacks on strategic targets, including jails and the city's main airport. The relentless violence has already displaced around 15,000 people in Port-au-Prince, causing significant disruption to daily. . .