According to a report, around 80% of the country’s capital, Port-au Price is now controlled by gangs, but their power has been felt for a long time. Reportedly, there are believed to be about 200 gangs in Haiti, two in the capital; the g9 is led by a former police officer, the second is gpep, both groups have been accused of killings and sexual violence.
According to the report, at first being rivals, the two reached a pact last year to cooperate and oust the haitian president. Reportedly, they have promised to oppose outside intervention.
According to the report, gangs control some ports and water facilities, access to food and water is limited and inflation is a problem. Reportedly, more than 310,000 people are displaced, 15,000 in the past weeks, schools remain shut. According to the report, for years Haiti’s gangs have been associated with political parties.