The Hotel Oloffson in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, long a haven for artists and writers, poets and presidents, a symbol of Haiti’s troubled politics and its storied past, has been destroyed by gangs.
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Haiti’s gangs have ‘near-total control’ of the capital, U.N. says
An estimated 90% of the capital Port-au-Prince is now under control of criminal groups who are expanding attacks not only into surrounding areas but beyond into previously peaceful areas.
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Haiti’s notorious gang leader, Barbecue, says his forces are ready for a long fight
Barbecue is the man who convinced many of Haiti’s gangs to stop fighting each other and start fighting the government. He spoke to NPR about his latest plans.
