Deteriorating situation in Haiti

Violence and protests have continued in Haiti, as reported here. In the last 18 months, 78 police officers have been killed, including 14 so far in 2023. Recently, numerous police have gone on strike, and “armed demonstrators, believed to be policemen, some in uniform and wearing balaclavas, stormed the prime minister’s residence.” Gangs have largely replaced the government as the controlling authorities in much of the country. According to one expert, “Haiti is on the brink of a wider conflict that could cost more lives, cause much suffering, and have adverse ripple effects across the region.” The country’s acting prime minister has sought intervention by the U.S., Canada, and others, but so far without success.