The chapter delves into the escalating gang violence in Haiti, portraying the intense fear and insecurity experienced by residents in Port-au-Prince. It highlights the challenges faced by individuals like a peace minister as they contemplate how to deal with the menacing presence of notorious gang leaders and the pervasive violence in their communities.
Haiti’s latest crisis is being driven by something new: The country’s gangs have united, and they are demanding political power. Financial Times journalist Joe Daniels and peace activist Louis-Henri Mars explain.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Hady Mawajdeh and Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Noel King.
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