Haitian police are conducting major operations to regain control of the capital's main port and stronghold of gang leader Jimmy 'Barbeque' Cherizier after killing several 'bandits'. The violence comes in the aftermath of Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation.
Key Points
Special forces, soldiers, and police conducted a raid against gangs in Bas-Delmas
Gang members looted containers at the capital's main port, leading to its closure
Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned amidst escalating violence in Port-au-Prince
Jimmy 'Barbeque' Cherizier, a notorious gang leader, threatened politicians and called for the government's overthrow
Pros
Efforts to combat gang violence and regain control of the capital's main port
Pressure on political players to organize and stabilize the country
Cons
Violence, looting, and unrest in the capital
Political instability and uncertainty following the prime minister's resignation