United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited Haiti to draw attention to the country's struggles with violent gangs in Port-au-Prince. Guterres had previously proposed the deployment of a "rapid action force" to support Haitian security services, but no country has stepped forward to lead the force. Guterres called on the international community to stand with Haiti and provide assistance. Gangs have tightened their grip on the capital, causing economic paralysis and forcing people to flee the country. The United Nations estimates that 5.2 million Haitians need humanitarian assistance in 2023, but funding is currently only at 23%.

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