Gangs and Political Stalemate in Haiti
Gangs and Political Stalemate in Haiti: Towards an Imminent Humanitarian Catastrophe By Patrick Prézeau Stephenson: (French follows) Introduction: Haiti, the Caribbean nation grappling with a tumultuous history, finds itself entangled in a complex web of political deadlock and the menacing influence of powerful armed gangs. The situation, aggravated by the absence of elected representatives and the imminent threat of acute hunger, paints a grim picture of a nation struggling to find its footing. By dissecting the intricate layers of this crisis, it becomes evident that the intertwined threads of political instability and rampant gang activity are pushing Haiti dangerously close to a humanitarian catastrophe. Historical Context: Haiti's political history, marred by dictatorship, foreign interventions, and corrupt governance, has created a fertile ground for the emergence and perpetuation of powerful armed gangs. Since the fall of the Duvalier regime in 1986, the lack o...