"Violent Clash Near Haitian National Palace Paralyzes Area"

A gunbattle between Haitian police and gangs near the National Palace in downtown Port-au-Prince paralyzed the area for several hours, with at least one policeman shot and an armored car set on fire. The ongoing violence, which has seen powerful gangs attacking key government infrastructure, has led to over 1,500 reported deaths and 826 injuries. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, currently locked out of Haiti, has announced his resignation pending the creation of a transitional council, but the government has raised concerns over its establishment, citing constitutional and legal questions.