UN extends Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force — but can it contain the violence?
ACLED’s María Fernanda Arocha comments on what are the risks for civilians following the first security operation of the GSF in Artibonite.
Haiti
Gangs have capitalized on political instability to expand their territorial control and revenue-generating strategy across Haiti. Despite heightened security efforts involving a number of actors, gangs continue to challenge state authorities, undermining efforts to resolve the political crisis. Ordinary citizens bear the brunt of this instability, as gangs routinely carry out violence against civilians in the form of killings, kidnappings, sexual violence, and extortion.
Haiti’s Kenscoff remains the target of deadly attacks. Why does this continue to happen?
ACLED's Latin America Analyst comments on the recent gang attack in Haiti which left at least 47 people dead.
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: July 2026
Gang violence against civilians hit a monthly high in Ecuador, police killings in Jamaica became more lethal, and violence persisted in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
Latin America and the Caribbean Overview: June 2026
Deadly clashes broke out ahead of the presidential elections in Colombia, demonstrations over worsening humanitarian conditions took place in Cuba, and organized crime violence escalated in Honduras.
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