US Plans to Deploy 'Elite Marine Squads' to Haiti

SOURCE www.dailystar.co.uk
Plans for the US to deploy 'elite Marine squads' to Haiti to fight off Haitian gangs were prompted by a military official, but White House representatives knocked back the plans.

Key Points

  • Haiti facing chaos due to a 4,000-strong jail break
  • Violent gangs controlling 80% of the Haitian capital
  • White House denying plans to send U.S. forces to Haiti

Pros

  • Increased security at the U.S. Embassy in Port Au Prince
  • Potential to help maintain order in Haiti

Cons

  • Potential escalation of violence
  • Risk of military intervention