U.S. Citizens Evacuated from Haiti Amid Escalating Gang Violence

Dozens return to Miami on a State Department-arranged flight as violence disrupts life and governance in Haiti, prompting international concern.

Dozens of U.S. citizens, many of them Haitian Americans, have safely returned to Miami from Haiti amid escalating violence, thanks to a State Department-arranged charter flight.
The violence in Haiti has led to major disruptions, including the targeting of airports, a significant prison break, and the suspension of commercial flights, leaving thousands potentially stranded.
Armed gangs now control approximately 80% of Port-au-Prince, with the situation worsening to the point where the Prime Minister has resigned and international intervention is being considered.
Communities are resorting to vigilantism and forming neighborhood defense committees as the national police struggle to maintain order.
The crisis has prompted international concern, with neighboring countries tightening security and the international community exploring options for intervention.