Thousands of protesters, mainly residents of Canapé-Vert, Juvénat, and internally displaced people, took to the streets of Port-au-Prince on Wednesday to protest against the escalating insecurity. Under the grip of armed gangs spreading terror across the country, the demonstrators defied law enforcement and gathered in front of the Villa d’Accueil and the official residence of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, in Musseau, to express their anger over the authorities’ inaction.
Despite police attempts to disperse the crowd, particularly near Bourdon, the protesters continued their march. They demanded immediate responses and concrete measures to end gang violence, which has caused numerous casualties and mass displacements across the country. Frustrated with the handling of the security crisis, the demonstrators called for the resignation of Prime Minister Fils-Aimé and the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), whom they deem incapable of ensuring security and restoring stability.
The protest caused significant traffic disruptions, particularly with the blockade of the Bourdon road, making access to the area difficult. Demonstrators voiced their dissatisfaction by chanting anti-government slogans, accusing authorities of misusing public funds for personal gain.
They warned that they would continue their mobilization until concrete actions were taken to eradicate gang violence and restore order. Tensions remain high in the capital, and the population appears determined to intensify protests until effective solutions are implemented to address the security crisis.
The growing insecurity continues to erode citizens’ trust in the authorities, who struggle to provide adequate responses to the rise of criminal groups. The government currently appears unable to address the population’s concerns, which demands immediate and lasting measures to end gang terror and restore peace in the country.
