Navigating the Haiti Crisis: US Intervention and Local Support

Haiti is currently facing a dire crisis, with no legitimate government and control of the capital city and surrounding areas falling into the hands of criminal gangs. The situation has deteriorated since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021, leading to a catastrophic spiral of violence. The underfunded and corrupt security forces are unable to respond effectively, forcing civilians to form vigilante groups. Despite being just 700 miles away from Florida, the crisis in Haiti has received little attention or international aid. Talks to resolve the political crisis have hit a deadlock, and there is no willingness to deploy international forces to combat the gangs. The G-7 and concerned members of the Global South need to come together to provide a peacekeeping force and shine a light on the issue.