2026 Haiti gang violence
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Mexican authorities rescue eight people from cartel secret site
Images released by state prosecutors showed a cap bearing an image of Jesus Malverde, a folk figure widely revered by drug traffickers as an unofficial patron saint.
Tecalitlan is roughly 160 kilometres from Guadalajara.
Two of those rescued were on crutches.
Haitian government calls for renewal of international anti-gang task force
OAS Secretary-General Albert Ramdin said the regional body would deploy an Electoral Observation Mission to support a credible vote in Haiti.
Foreign Minister Raina Forbin said the GSF needs to be fully deployed to Haiti with support from the international community.
The GSF's mandate is slated to expire on September 30 unless the UNSC acts to extend it.
Haitian gangs release 13 captives after mass kidnapping in Kenscoff
In April, the first members of a UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrived in Haiti to help dismantle the gangs and restore peace.
An estimated 150 armed gang members attacked Kenscoff on the night of August 23.
An estimated 2,647 residents were displaced from their homes in the Kenscoff attack.
Deadly Gang Violence and Kidnappings Surge in Haiti
According to the U.N. International Organization for Migration, more than 2,600 people were displaced following the attack.
According to ACLED, security operations had reduced violence in Kenscoff by 66% between January and August prior to the Sunday attack.
A gang leader threatened to execute all hostages if any gang members are killed during police operations to secure Kenscoff.
“We are deeply concerned about the safety of Haitians in Haiti and those being returned to a country where the government cannot currently guarantee their protection,”
Haiti police confront public frustration after deadly gang attack kills 47
An estimated 70 percent of Port-au-Prince is under gang control.
Clashes have displaced more than 1.5 million people across Haiti.
47 people were killed and more than 50 were kidnapped in a gang attack in Haiti last weekend.
Haiti gang raid death toll rises to 47, more than 50 kidnapped
22 people were injured in the gang raid.
The hillside community of Kenscoff has suffered a dozen attacks by armed gangs since last year, forcing thousands to flee their homes.
Jean Massillon blamed the attack on members of Viv Ansanm.
Violent gang attack in Haiti kills 47, more than 50 kidnapped
Haiti is preparing to hold general elections on December 13 for the first time in more than a decade.
The gang member in the video identified himself as Izo 2, a reference to Izo, or Johnson André, one of Haiti's most powerful gang leaders.
Kenscoff Mayor Jean Massillon said gangs set fire to 25 homes and killed two government employees including his cousin.
Gang attack in Haiti kills 30
Kenscoff has suffered dozens of attacks since last year.
Gangs control an estimated 70 percent of Port-au-Prince.
Kenscoff occupies a strategic position overlooking routes into Petion-Ville, where several embassies, upscale hotels and the temporary seat of government are located.