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More than 350,000 Haitians face deportation following the termination of their temporary protected status. Humanitarian aid workers warn that returning them to Haiti will exacerbate a dire situation, noting that gangs control about 90% of Port-au-Prince and use violence, kidnapping, and rape as weapons. The community in Ohio is also facing increased scrutiny regarding mass deportations.

Haiti began voter registration in Port-au-Prince amid ongoing gang violence, with 10 centers opened in safer neighborhoods. Analysts warn that 70% of Port-au-Prince and key regions remain under gang control, complicating efforts to hold elections by December 13. The Provisional Electoral Council plans to expand registration but faces challenges ensuring access for all voters.

Haiti began voter registration in Port-au-Prince and other areas amid persistent gang violence, with 10 centers opened in relatively safe neighborhoods. The country has not held general elections in over a decade and lacks a president since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, raising concerns about the feasibility of elections scheduled for December 13 due to widespread gang control.

A group of U.S. House lawmakers visited Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where they observed signs of gang rule, including bullet-riddled walls and armed police. The city has been under gang control since the 2021 assassination of its former president.

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Michael Waltz stated that Haitian gangsters have transformed Port-au-Prince into a 'kill zone,' exporting crime and celebrating violence on social media platforms like TikTok. He highlighted the role of Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier, a former police officer and leader of the 'Viv Ansanm' gang alliance, in recruiting children and trafficking guns, drugs, and terror.

The U.S. government, through envoy Mike Waltz, pledged to crack down on Haitian gangs using social media to fundraise and recruit. Gangs in Haiti use platforms to celebrate violence and post content to attract members, prompting U.S. intervention. The U.N. has also targeted gang leaders like Johnson André, who was banned by YouTube in 2023.

The U.S. government pledges to stop Haitian gangs from profiting via social media, where they post violent content and recruit children. U.S. envoy Mike Waltz highlighted the need for international aid and troop deployment to combat gang violence in Haiti, which has displaced 1.5 million people and caused over 2,300 deaths.

The U.S. has pledged to stop Haitian gangs from using social media to fund and recruit members, with Mike Waltz, the U.S. envoy to the U.N., calling the practice 'incredibly disturbing.' YouTube previously banned gang leader Johnson André in 2023 after criticism over his 100,000-subscriber milestone, and Waltz urged international support for a U.N.-backed mission to combat gang violence in Haiti.

The Supreme Court ruled to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian migrants, risking deportation for hundreds of thousands, including Philadelphia residents like Alain Jean-Baptiste, whose family fled Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. Haiti's ongoing humanitarian crisis, including gang violence and political instability, contrasts with the U.S. decision to terminate TPS despite unsafe conditions.

Vice President JD Vance compared parts of Los Angeles to a 'third-world country' during a conversation with Joe Rogan, citing the contrast between extreme wealth and squalor. He described driving through skid row and recalling visits to the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, while noting his wife's southern California roots and his 'heartbreak' over the state's condition. Rogan echoed concerns about California's decline under Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Brazil's 2004 exhibition match against Haiti, held during a UN peacekeeping mission, symbolized Brazil's soft power and influenced its foreign policy. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva attended the event, which promoted 'Social Justice is the True Name of Peace,' later shaping Brazil's role in South-South Cooperation and BRICS. The match and mission reflected efforts to build goodwill in Haiti and establish Brazil as a leader in the developing world.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as gang violence continues. A new gang-suppression force is set to be deployed. U.N. data reports 2,300 killings and 100 kidnappings in Haiti this year.

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres visited Port-au-Prince as a new 'gang-suppression force' is deployed in Haiti. Over 2,300 people have been killed and 100 kidnapped in Haiti this year due to ongoing gang violence.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti amid escalating gang violence that has displaced 1.5 million people and killed 2,300 this year. His visit included a stop at the headquarters of a new UN-backed gang-suppression force and a meeting with Prime Minister Alix Didier-Fils-Aimé, who faces pressure to hold elections.

Armed men in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, abducted a top security official in a rare high-level kidnapping on February 27, 2025.

Armed men in Haiti's capital kidnapped James Boyard, a top security official and police inspector general. The abduction, the highest-ranking in recent years, occurred in a relatively safe area of Port-au-Prince, controlled partly by the gang coalition Viv Ansanm. The motive and ransom details remain unclear, with analysts suggesting possible collusion with security personnel.

Trump enforces 'America First' doctrine on emergency food aid. A United Nations World Food Program distribution in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 3, 2024.

Gang violence in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, has displaced hundreds of people and shut down hospitals. The violence is specifically affecting the Cite Soleil neighbourhood, where protests have erupted. The situation is causing significant disruption to the lives of local residents.

Renewed clashes between rival gangs in Port-au-Prince have forced hundreds to flee their homes due to escalated gang violence in Haiti's capital. The situation has led to displacement of hundreds of people. The violence is occurring in the capital city of Haiti.

Four south Florida men were convicted of plotting to kill Haitian president Jovenel Moise in 2021 by hiring mercenaries. The men supplied the mercenaries with money, guns, and tactical vests. The assassination occurred at Moise's private residence in Port-au-Prince.

The U.S. State Department issued a Level 4 travel advisory for Haiti due to widespread kidnappings, violent crime, and instability. Ransom demands often reach tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, with limited local law enforcement response. The advisory highlights gang violence, protests, and anti-gang vigilante groups as major risks.

Haiti faces a severe humanitarian crisis as fuel prices surge due to global oil market instability, forcing families to cut food intake and disrupting transportation. The government's 37% diesel and 29% gasoline price hikes exacerbate existing food insecurity, with experts warning of a deepening crisis for a country already struggling with poverty and gang violence.

The article describes escalating violence in Port-au-Prince's gang-controlled areas, where civilians face extreme danger and struggle to survive amid ongoing gunfights. Gang activity in Haiti's capital has created a climate of fear and instability for ordinary residents.