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Port-au-Prince
Location CityPort-au-Prince, Haiti faces gang violence, economic hardship, and international intervention in 2026.
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Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, is currently facing a multitude of crises. Gang violence is rampant, with attacks resulting in significant casualties, as evidenced by recent events in the Artibonite region. The US has offered rewards for information on the finances of powerful gangs operating in Port-au-Prince and other regions, designating them as terrorist organizations. The economic situation is dire, with rising fuel prices forcing residents to make difficult choices, such as walking long distances to work. International intervention is underway, with the arrival of a multinational force, including troops from Chad, to combat the gangs, following the withdrawal of Kenyan troops. The presence of mercenaries from Vectus Global has also been noted, with human rights organizations raising concerns about their activities. Furthermore, the government is considering revisions to the electoral calendar, potentially impacting the organization of future elections.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
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News from Port-au-Prince
Members of Haiti’s national soccer team tour their capital after playing in the World Cup
UN Secretary-General visits Haiti as gang violence soars

Armed men kidnap high-ranking security official in Haiti

Gang violence displaces hundreds in Haiti’s capital

Hundreds displaced, medical services suspended amid gang violence in Haiti

Four south Florida men convicted in Haitian president’s assassination
Haitians cut back on already scarce food and ask how they’ll survive rising fuel prices

Les mercenaires de Vectus Global en Haïti depuis un an: bilan mitigé et contrat toujours tenu secret
