"Haiti's Escalating Crisis: Gangs Target Prisons, Airport, and More"

A mass prison escape in Haiti led to coordinated gang assaults on critical infrastructure, including airports and police stations, as powerful gangs sought to overthrow the authorities. The violence comes amid a power vacuum following President Jovenel Moïse's assassination, with armed gangs controlling much of the capital. The deteriorating security situation has prompted the U.S. Embassy to halt travel to Haiti and urge American citizens to depart, while a plan to send Kenyan police to combat the gangs remains stalled. The country's prime minister, Ariel Henry, faces mounting pressure as the violence escalates, leaving the population in a state of famine and insecurity.