Haiti's Gang Problem: A Failure of Governance, Not Just Policing The recent gang attack in Kenscoff, which left 47 people dead and over 50 kidnapped, has highlighted the woeful state of security in Haiti.
This is not just a policing problem; it's a symptom of deeper failures in governance.
Haiti's national police have faced criticism for their inability to stem violent attacks by armed groups, which have become increasingly powerful since the assassination of former President Jovenel Moise in 2021.