Foreign Policy

Gangs Fire on U.S. Marines Guarding Embassy in Haiti—A Stark Reminder of Failed Security Policies

By National Security Desk | November 16, 2025

Suspected Haitian gang members opened fire on U.S. Marines protecting the embassy, exposing the chaotic security crisis fueled by political vacuum and ineffective international responses.

On a troubling Thursday in Port-au-Prince, suspected Haitian gang members brazenly fired upon American Marines assigned to protect the U.S. Embassy, an incident that underscores the deteriorating security conditions in Haiti — and the glaring consequences of failed policy decisions.Captain Steven J. Keenan confirmed the exchange of fire, emphasizing that while the Marines returned fire effectively, no American lives were lost this time. But how long can Washington ignore these repeated assaults on our sovereign presence abroad? This is not just a remote Caribbean problem; it’s a direct challenge to American sovereignty and interests.Is Washington Overlooking A Growing Threat That...

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