The U.S. Embassy in Haiti Closed and went into lockdown due to nearby gunfire, as violence at the hands of gangs continues to plague the country. Thousands of Haitians have taken to the streets to demand security, with daily lives disrupted by incessant gang violence. Gangs have reportedly seized control of up to 80% of the capital city, Port-au-Prince, since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. Kidnappings have also seen a significant increase, with nearly 300 confirmed cases so far this year. The U.N. Security Council is considering a potential deployment of an international armed force to address the crisis.

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