U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Haiti to reaffirm U.S. support for efforts to combat rampant gang violence and facilitate upcoming elections, with the nation having not held elections since 2016. His visit follows the deployment of approximately 400 Kenyan police officers leading a U.N.-backed Multinational Security Support mission, which is underfunded and understaffed, facing significant challenges in restoring order. Blinken is set to meet with Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille and transitional council members to discuss progress on security and the political situation in Haiti, which has deteriorated since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021. The U.S. has committed around $360 million to support the mission, although officials have indicated they will not deploy U.S. troops. As gang control extends to 80% of Port-au-Prince, residents face a severe humanitarian crisis, complicating the international community's response. The situation in Haiti is described as increasingly fragile, with urgent needs for both security and political stability.