What’s behind the violent power struggle in Haiti — and what experts say Canada should do about it

The international community, including Canada, must be wary of past mistakes in offering aid: expert. The power struggle that has largely paralyzed Haiti appeared to approach a tipping point on Wednesday as increasingly powerful gangs pushed the nation’s prime minister to resign, to prevent what they called the beginning of a “civil war.” Gang leaders have attacked and seized most of the country’s capital, Port-Au-Prince, over the last week. Heavily armed gang members laid siege to the airport, government buildings and prisons — including the nation’s largest jail, enabling thousands of inmates to escape. Schools and businesses shut down, while tens of thousands of people fled the violence. The current impasse began after Prime Minister Ariel Henry was stranded in Puerto Rico on Tuesday because it wasn’t safe for his plane to land at home. He has had Canada’s support since taking office, after Haiti’s previous president was assassinated in 2021, With Henry stuck, armed groups have filled the power gap….
. Source: cbc.ca