Haiti’s Collapse: Gangs Now Hold Near-Total Control of Capital Amid UN Warnings

It’s no secret that Haiti is spiraling into chaos, but recent reports from senior United Nations officials lay bare a grim reality all Americans must recognize: criminal gangs now hold near-total control of Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital, as the country descends further into lawlessness and disorder. According to Ghada Fathy Waly, Executive Director of the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime, approximately 90% of Port-au-Prince is controlled by ruthless gangs. Their influence now extends beyond the capital into southern and eastern regions previously free from such violence. These groups have not only entrenched themselves but also exploited critical trade routes—paralyzing commerce...