Haitian Gang Leader Allegedly Orders Massacre of Elderly in Voodoo-Inspired Revenge

A gang leader in Haiti, Micanor Altès, has been accused of orchestrating a massacre of over 100 elderly people and Vodou practitioners in the Cite Soleil area, allegedly in revenge for his son's death, which he attributed to witchcraft. The killings highlight the severe gang violence and lack of control in Haiti, with conflicting reports on the death toll. The Haitian government and international bodies have condemned the massacre, promising justice, while the U.N. and local rights groups struggle to verify the exact number of victims.