Escaping Gang Violence: Americans' Dangerous Journeys in Haiti

Port-au-Prince teacher Jose Netant is struggling to survive in a neighborhood overtaken by violent gangs, forcing him to hide under his mattress for safety. The notorious street gang 400 Mawozo has caused a decline in school attendance and forced hundreds of residents to flee. The violence has led to food shortages, soaring prices, and worsening hunger, with approximately 4.35 million Haitians experiencing food insecurity. The political situation in Haiti is chaotic, with Prime Minister Ariel Henry blocked from re-entering the country, and gangs controlling a significant portion of the capital. Netant hopes for unity to bring about change in Haiti.