As Haiti contends with escalating gang violence, often described as a low-scale civil war, Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced his resignation. The country is reeling from gang-led violence, including attacks on key infrastructure and mass prison breaks, leading to widespread chaos, displacement of thousands, and critical shortages of necessities. Gang leader Jimmy Chérizier views the turmoil as a reflection of the public's dissatisfaction with current governance, highlighting the need for change. An emergency summit in Jamaica, with global leaders including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, led to the formation of a new council to oversee Haiti, and the U.S. committed substantial aid and security support. Amidst this, Henry's resignation, with allegations of corruption and collusion with gangs, marks a crucial step towards hoped-for stability and reform in Haiti, though significant challenges remain.
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