Haiti Food Crisis and Gang Violence

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Haiti is facing a severe food crisis as gang violence spreads, leading to a significant portion of the population struggling to feed themselves. The situation is exacerbated by inflation, poor harvests, and armed groups taking over farmlands.

Key Points

  • Almost half of Haiti's population is facing food insecurity
  • Gang violence has led to a dire humanitarian crisis
  • Inflation and poor harvests worsen the food crisis
  • International aid is limited and operations are under-funded