Haiti Airport Closed After Gang Violence

Haiti's main airport remains closed following a wave of violence that erupted during the swearing-in of new interim Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé. The violence peaked when gangs shot at a Spirit Airlines flight landing in Port-au-Prince, injuring a flight attendant and prompting the closure of the airport and suspension of flights by major U.S. carriers. The U.S. Embassy has warned of gang-led efforts to obstruct travel to and from Port-au-Prince, which may include armed violence and disruptions. Fils-Aimé, who replaces the ousted Garry Conille, aims to restore peace and hold long-awaited elections, but gang violence continues to severely disrupt daily life and security in the capital. Reports indicate that gangs control approximately 85% of Port-au-Prince, complicating efforts to stabilize the country. The turmoil underscores ongoing political instability and the urgent need for international support in addressing gang violence.