Power Struggle at the Airport
2 min readHaitian Gangs Try to Take Over Capital's Airport
Recent reports out of Haiti indicate that violent gangs are attempting to take control of the country's main airport in the...

Haitian Gangs Try to Take Over Capital’s Airport
Recent reports out of Haiti indicate that violent gangs are attempting to take control of the country’s main airport in the capital, Port-au-Prince. The gangs are reportedly seeking to establish dominance over the lucrative drug trade that flows through the airport, as well as to exert control over other criminal activities in the area.
The situation has escalated to the point where air traffic has been disrupted and travelers are being advised to exercise extreme caution when traveling to and from the airport. The government has been accused of being unable to effectively handle the escalating violence and crime in the country, leading to fears that the situation could spiral further out of control.
Local residents are living in fear as the gangs continue to assert their presence in the area, with reports of shootings and other violent crimes becoming increasingly common. The instability in the country has also had a negative impact on the economy, with businesses struggling to operate in the face of constant security threats and unrest.
Efforts are being made to address the situation, with increased police presence and government intervention being implemented in an attempt to curb the influence of the gangs. However, many fear that these measures may not be enough to bring peace and stability back to the capital and the country as a whole.
As the situation unfolds, the international community is closely monitoring developments in Haiti and considering what action, if any, can be taken to help bring an end to the violence and chaos that currently grips the country.