💨 Abstract

In Haiti, gangs have taken "near-total control" of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and are expanding their influence, according to U.N. officials. Approximately 90% of the capital is under gang control, leading to increased violence and a paralyzed economy. The state's authority is shrinking as gangs establish parallel governance and exploit public services' absence. officials warn of a potential total collapse of state presence without increased international action. Despite a U.N.-backed

Courtesy: WTOP Staff