Tag: Gangs

Violence and Insecurity in Haiti Amid Gang Activity
A Haitian television network has reported that its premises, along with those of other businesses, were “looted and set on fire” this weekend by members of the Viv Ansanm gang in the capital, Port-au-Prince. This incident occurred just days after the same group attacked the headquarters of Radio Télévision du Caribe (RTCV), the largest media […]
March 17, 2025

Fires Ravage Nazon Neighborhood Amid Rising Tensions
The situation remains tense in the Nazon neighborhood and its surrounding areas, where multiple homes are currently on fire. The flames are devastating residences, creating panic among local residents. The “Viv Ansanm” coalition, a criminal group, is being accused of involvement in these events. Related:Haiti’s Main Hospital Destroyed by Fire Amid Gang Violence Local authorities […]
February 19, 2025

Haiti’s Main Hospital Destroyed by Fire Amid Gang Violence
The Hospital of the State University of Haiti, the main medical facility in Port-au-Prince, was set on fire following clashes between criminal gangs, leaving the institution almost completely destroyed. This hospital was the only place in Haiti where patients could access essential medical care, including dialysis treatments, and is now in dire conditions. According to […]
February 14, 2025

Ecuador: Gunmen Assassinate Commander of Armed Forces Special Operations Group
Porfirio Cedenio was in charge of military operations in Duran, one of the most dangerous cantons in this Andean country. On Friday morning, gunmen killed Lieutenant Colonel Porfirio Cedeño, the commander of the Special Operations Group of the Ecuadorian Armed Forces. RELATED: Mexico Calls for Protection of Rights of Former Ecuadorian Vice President Glas The […]
February 14, 2025

One Police Officer Killed and Another Injured in Armed Attack in Ecuador
The officers were guarding a person under house arrest who was being prosecuted for kidnapping. In the early hours of Sunday, the Ecuadorian police reported that unidentified criminals carried out an attack that left one police officer dead and another wounded. This occurred while the officers were guarding a person under house arrest who was […]
February 9, 2025

Gang Violence Leaves Dozens Dead in Haiti
Carrefour-based gangs attacked several areas in Kenscoff, a territory they seek to take over. On Saturday, the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH) informed that criminal gangs attacked the commune of Kenscoff in Port-au-Prince, leaving at least 50 people dead and over 100 houses burned down. RELATED: Haitian Transition Council Congratulates Donald […]
February 2, 2025

Gang Violence in Haiti Claims Over 5,600 Lives in 2024
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), more than 5,600 people lost their lives in Haiti last year due to gang violence. This UN agency specified that criminal violence in Haiti resulted in at least 5,601 deaths in 2024, representing an increase of over 1,000 deaths compared to 2023. Additionally, another […]
January 7, 2025

Haitian Armed Gangs Attack Hospital in Port-au-Prince
Authorities were preparing to reopen the HUEH hospital, which had been closed since March due to insecurity in the area. On Christmas Eve, two Haitian journalists and a police officer were killed in a new attack by members of the armed gang Vivre Ensemble against the Hospital of the State University of Haiti (HUEH), the […]
December 26, 2024

Haitian Police Kill 16 Gang Members in Palmiste
The Base Gran Grif gang was responsible for the killing of approximately 150 people in two massacres. On Wednesday, the Haitian National Police (PNH) reported that it eliminated 16 members of the armed group Base Gran Grif, identified as responsible for the killing of approximately 150 people in massacres. RELATED: Haiti: Police Forces Kills Right […]
December 18, 2024

Massacre in Haiti: At Least 200 Dead in Cite Soleil and Artibonite
At least 200 people have been killed in Haiti since the past weekend, with a significant number of victims in Cite Soleil, one of the poorest and most violent areas of Port-au-Prince. Related:ALBA-TCP’s 20th Anniversary: President Maduro Highlights Achievements and Reaffirms Commitment to Haiti The office of the Prime Minister of Haiti reported that the […]