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Haiti Faces Catastrophe as Gangs Control 80% of Capital

4/22/2025

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Haiti teeters on the brink of disaster as gang violence spirals out of control, with armed groups seizing 80% of Port-au-Prince. The UN warns of a "point of no return," as over 5,000 lives have been lost this year alone. Amidst this turmoil, the U.S. hints at aid cuts, calling for urgent global assistance to restore order.

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Story summary

Haiti teeters on the brink of disaster as gang violence spirals out of control, with armed groups seizing 80% of Port-au-Prince. The UN warns of a "point of no return," as over 5,000 lives have been lost this year alone. Amidst this turmoil, the U.S. hints at aid cuts, calling for urgent global assistance to restore order.