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The Poverty That Pays

As violence paralyzes Haiti, criminal networks exploit a fragile state, raising a difficult question: who profits?

Published on October 19, 2026


The Poverty That Pays
UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe

Haiti faces a crisis that extends far beyond street violence. Armed gangs control territory, disrupt the movement of goods and threaten civilians, while public institutions struggle to restore their ability to provide security and basic services. In this environment, one question becomes unavoidable: who can turn the country's fragility into a source of income and power?

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