Haiti’s spiraling violence hit a grim milestone this week as over 100 people were killed in a brutal attack in Cité Soleil, the capital’s largest slum. The massacre underscores a worsening humanitarian crisis that has forced airlines to suspend flights and left aid groups struggling to reach those in need.
Residents describe scenes reminiscent of a dystopian film —armed gangs clashing in streets, families trapped without food or water, and hospitals overwhelmed by the wounded. The violence has paralyzed Port-au-Prince, turning daily life into a fight for survival.
Humanitarian organizations warn the chaos is blocking critical aid deliveries, leaving thousands without basic supplies. Meanwhile, international observers fear the crisis could destabilize the wider Caribbean region.
Major airlines like American and Delta have halted flights to Haiti indefinitely, citing safety risks. For young travelers and diaspora communities with ties to the island, the turmoil adds another layer of anxiety.
As the world watches, one question lingers: How much worse will it get?
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